No, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is not a part of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While both are inflammatory, autoimmune conditions that cause joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, they are distinct diseases with different characteristics:

- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): The immune system attacks the body's own tissue, causing Show Full Answer

No, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is not a part of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While both are inflammatory, autoimmune conditions that cause joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, they are distinct diseases with different characteristics:

- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): The immune system attacks the body's own tissue, causing inflammation that may lead to permanent joint damage. RA is often symmetric, meaning it affects the same joints on both sides of the body.
- Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): This condition is associated with psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. PsA can be asymmetric, affecting different joints on each side of the body.

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