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==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 | 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== | ||
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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]