Psoriatic Arthritis What is psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation of the joints. This causes the joints to become painful, stiff and often swollen. Usually only people who have a skin disease called psoriasis are affected by psoriatic arthritis. For more information about psoriatic arthritis including: What is psoriatic arthritis? What are the symptoms? What causes it? How is it diagnosed? What will happen to me? Is there a cure for psoriatic arthritis? What are the treatments for psoriatic arthritis? What can I do? Contact the Arthritis Helpline on 1800 011 041 to request your copy or download these resources for further reading: Psoriatic Arthritis Taking Control of Your Psoriatic Arthritis Medicines and Arthritis Working with Your Healthcare Team Dealing with Pain Healthy Eating and Arthritis Physical Activity Saving Energy Arthritis and Emotions