For adults and children 6+ with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
IS THERE A CONNECTION BETWEEN MY PLAQUE PSORIASIS AND MY JOINT PAIN?
Are plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis related?
Your skin and joints may have more in common than you think. The psoriasis plaques you see on your skin are believed to be the result of inflammation that may also lead to symptoms, like joint pain and swelling. Those symptoms are part of a connected disease, psoriatic arthritis, which can also lead to permanent joint damage, if left untreated. COSENTYX® (secukinumab) treats plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
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Are you at risk for psoriatic arthritis?
Diagnosing psoriatic arthritis can be challenging because many of the symptoms are similar to those of other conditions. It can take many years for psoriatic arthritis to appear, so it's important to be aware of the connection to psoriasis.
Is family history a risk factor for psoriatic arthritis?
Family history can be a risk factor for psoriatic arthritis. If any of your close relatives have plaque psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, you could have a greater chance of getting either or both conditions.
40% of people with psoriatic arthritis have at least one close relative with psoriatic arthritis or psoriasis.
†After 3 years, patients and doctors were told which medication was being used. Knowing the study drug being used may affect the results.
‡The relationship between how COSENTYX works in the body and how it affects your symptoms is unknown.