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Nail changes can signal psoriatic arthritis early. Learn what to watch for and how to protect your nails.

NAIL CHANGES IN PSA

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COMMON SIGNS

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PITTING PATTERN

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OIL SPOTS & DISCOLORATION

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NAIL DETACHMENT

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THICKENING & CRUMBLING

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RIDGES & LINES

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CARE & TREATMENT

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Stories

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SPOT PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS THROUGH NAILS

NAIL CHANGES IN PSA

Psoriatic arthritis often affects nails. Up to 80 percent of patients show changes like pitting, thickening, or color changes.

COMMON SIGNS

Look for nail pitting, splitting, yellow or brown patches, oil spots, and nail thickening. Early detection helps prevent worsening.

PITTING PATTERN

Nail pitting is a key sign of PsA. Pits are uneven, scattered, and vary in size. Early spotting helps detect PsA before severe nail or joint damage.

OIL SPOTS & DISCOLORATION

Yellow-brown discoloration or oil spots indicate inflammation in the nail bed. These are key signs of PsA.

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NAIL DETACHMENT

Onycholysis occurs when the nail separates from the bed. White or yellow gaps may appear, sometimes causing pain or infection.

THICKENING & CRUMBLING

Subungual hyperkeratosis makes nails thick and crumbly. Fragile nails affect daily tasks like typing or cooking.

RIDGES & LINES

Beau’s lines or longitudinal ridges can indicate inflammation. These surface changes hint at PsA activity. Visual Suggestion: Close-up of horizontal and vertical nail ridges.

CARE & TREATMENT

See a dermatologist for diagnosis. Daily nail care, gloves, topical creams, or systemic medications help manage symptoms.

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