Psoriatic dactylitis is a condition where fingers or toes swell due to inflammation of the joints and nearby tissues. This issue mainly affects those who have psoriasis, a long-term autoimmune disease that speeds up skin cell growth. While anyone can get dactylitis, it is most common among people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Knowing about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of dactylitis is key for managing this painful issue.
It is swelling and pain in fingers or toes caused by joint and tissue inflammation
People with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis may have more chance of getting it
It is caused by the immune system wrongly attacking healthy tissue due to inflammation
Signs include swelling of a finger or toe, pain, sensitivity, stiffness, and skin changes related to psoriasis
Finding it involves looking at medical history, a physical check-up, and maybe some imaging tests
Common imaging methods are X-rays, MRI, and ultrasound
Right now, there is no fix for psoriatic dactylitis, but it can be well managed with treatment
Treatment may involve NSAIDs and DMARDs.