Psoriatic arthritis is getting undiagnosed

[jiml]

I agree if there is a high rate of undiagnosed PsA it would be prudent for dermatologists to screen for it, although I suspect the cost of treatments would make diagnosing it prohibitive in a time of cutbacks and increasing drug costs, if you have been referred  with psoriasis and not joint pain


The only screening I have ever had has been a few words at clinic meetings "do you have any joint pain?"  I answer no .......End of discussion .

I think proper screening would be good if that would mean they could halt the joint deterioration. If they can't do that. There is no point just knowing .