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

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

  • 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

  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.

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