Although psoriatic arthritis is only a mild disease in some people, in others, the disease course is more progressive and damaging, having a similar negative impact on joint function and quality of life as rheumatoid arthritis.[1] Even a 6–12 month delay in diagnosis can increase the possibility of long-term joint damage and disability.[2]
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- ^Tillett W, Jadon D, Shaddick G, Cavill C, Korendowych E, de Vries CS, McHugh NSmoking and delay to diagnosis are associated with poorer functional outcome in psoriatic arthritis.Ann Rheum Dis.(2013-Aug)