Developer site: The content shown here is test data.

MyEClinic
MyEClinic
Health Dictionary AI Health Chat Find an Online Doctor
A serene Zen garden with raked sand and smooth stones, symbolising clarity and calm

Health Dictionary

Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

Back to skin conditions

Psoriatic arthritis historical perspective

Introduction

Overview

Overview

The association between psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis was first described by Dr. Alibert in 1822. It was considered as a variant of rheumatoid arthritis before the discovery of rheumatoid factor. In 1948, Dr. Wright described it as a different entity from rheumatoid arthritis.

Historical Perspective

Historical Perspective

  • In 1822, the association between psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis was noticed by Dr. Alibert.
  • In 1948 after the discovery of rheumatoid factor, psoriatic arthritis was considered as a separate entity from rheumatoid arthritis by UK physician Wright.[1]
References

References

  1. ↑ WRIGHT V (June 1961). “Psoriatic arthritis. A comparative radiographic study of rheumatoid arthritis and arthritis associated with psoriasis”. Ann. Rheum. Dis. 20: 123–32. PMC 1007195. PMID 13786830.

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chandrakala Yannam, MD [2]