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Frequently asked questions about treatment options for psoriatic arthritis

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Treatment Options for Psoriatic Arthritis in Encinitas CA Area

At Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center of Encinitas, California, Dr. Peter Lloyd works routinely with patients struggling with conditions such as psoriatic arthritis. This medical diagnosis comes with a lot of questions, and understandably so. It can be a condition that causes many challenges for those who have it, and treatment options are often discussed with our board-certified rheumatologist to determine what is right. Let’s learn more about this condition and the treatment options available in the early or late stages. What is psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is best described as an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints, … Continue reading

Eight foods that are known to trigger psoriatic arthritis

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Pain Relief for Psoriatic Arthritis in Encinitas CA Area

About 30% of those with psoriasis also have psoriatic arthritis—this particular form of inflammatory arthritis results in swelling, stiffness, and discomfort in the joints. Psoriatic arthritis has no known cure. However, several treatments can help control symptoms and enhance the quality of life. Dr. Peter Lloyd of the Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center in Encinitas, California, is a board-certified rheumatologist equipped to diagnose this condition and talk with patients about their options for long-term management. Before we talk about psoriatic arthritis pain management choices, let’s look at some foods known to cause flare-ups. What are some foods that trigger and … Continue reading

Six of the first signs of psoriatic arthritis

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
First Signs of Psoriatic Arthritis in Encinitas CA Area

Psoriatic arthritis is a specific type of arthritis that affects people with psoriasis. It is a long-term condition that causes inflammation and pain in the joints, skin, and nails. It is best described as an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the joints, skin, and nails. It develops in people who already have psoriasis, a chronic skin condition typically characterized by red patches of inflamed skin often covered with silvery scales. This condition can be easy to spot if you know the first signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. At Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center, Dr. Peter Lloyd can help … Continue reading

Psoriatic Arthritis: diagnosis, treatment, and maintenance options

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Options in Encinitas

Psoriatic arthritis is a condition that affects millions of Americans and hundreds in Encinitas, California city, and surrounding areas. At Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center, our Board-Certified rheumatologist, Dr. Peter Lloyd, is available to help patients with their health needs. Not only can he provide a definitive diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis, but he can also talk to patients about treatment and maintenance options to alleviate the swelling and discomfort associated with this condition. What is psoriatic arthritis? Many patients are unaware of what psoriatic arthritis is, even though they may be familiar with psoriasis, which is a condition that impacts … Continue reading

Treatment Options for Psoriatic Arthritis

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Treatment Options for Psoriatic Arthritis in Encinitas Area

When most people hear the term psoriasis, they think about the skin disease that causes itchy, scaly patches. You may not know that about a third of patients with psoriasis will also develop an inflammatory joint condition known as psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints, severely inhibiting daily activities. Fortunately, the team at Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center in Encinitas, California, has years of experience helping relieve psoriatic arthritis pain with several different treatment options. What is Psoriatic Arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects people who have psoriasis. Most … Continue reading

Diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis at our specialty center is the first step to pain relief and healthy function

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis in Encinitas CA Area

Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center in Encinitas, California, is led by Dr. Peter Lloyd. As a Board-certified rheumatologist, Dr. Lloyd is trusted by patients from throughout North County and the surrounding area and by other physicians. The medical community turns to his specialty expertise to provide rapid pain relief and effective treatment to their patients who are suffering from autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. These diseases generally affect the musculoskeletal system, but they can also cause damage to the skin, nerves, blood vessels, and many internal organs.  Dr. Lloyd has developed a particular interest in Psoriatic Arthritis. Diagnosing PsA can be … Continue reading

5 Warning Signs of Psoriatic Arthritis

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Stages of Psoriatic Arthritis in Encinitas CA Area

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory disorder characterized by inflamed joints, joint pain, and loss of mobility due to the breakdown of joint cartilage. This condition can cause irreversible joint damage and deformity if left untreated. Early diagnosis and treatment are vital in managing psoriatic arthritis. At Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center, Encinitas, California, we specialize in PsA detection and treatment. Who’s at Risk of Developing Psoriatic Arthritis? If you have psoriasis – a skin condition whereby your skin becomes red, dry, and flaky – you’re at greater risk of developing psoriatic arthritis. Although you can develop PsA at any time, it’s more common in … Continue reading

Early symptoms of psoriatic arthritis explained by your rheumatologist

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Psoriatic Arthritis Early Symptoms in Encinitas Area

The joints in our body work hard for us every day, helping us walk, use our hands, and move us through the motions of our daily lives. When even just one joint becomes painful and inflamed, it can take a severe toll on our quality of life. Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory disease that can cause joint pain along with several other symptoms – many of which you may not associate with “arthritis.” Like many diseases, your chances of successful treatment are highest when it is treated at an early stage. At Seaside Rheumatology in Encinitas, California, we encourage patients … Continue reading

Encinitas, CA, doctor helps you learn how to know if you have psoriatic arthritis

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Doctor Helps You Learn how to Know if You Have Psoriatic Arthritis in Encinitas, CA Area

Dr. Peter Lloyd of Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center in Encinitas, CA, knows how important it is for patients to be diagnosed correctly to receive the most effective treatment and feel relief from their pain or discomfort. While autoimmune disorders, like psoriatic arthritis, can be challenging to diagnose, it is important that patients listen to their bodies and doctors listen to their patients. How to know if you have psoriatic arthritis Skin rash: Most patients with psoriatic arthritis will have psoriasis seven to 12 years before the onset of arthritis. This particular rash is identifiable by a plaque that includes … Continue reading

Encinitas, CA specialist discusses latest treatment options for psoriatic arthritis

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Latest Treatment for Psoriatic Arthritis at Seaside Rheumatology & Wellness Center in Encinitas Area

Led by Board-certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Peter Lloyd, Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center stays ahead of safe, clinically proven advancements to ease the joint pain, swelling, and stiffness of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Some of the most exciting innovations in treatment are based on new findings in recent years about PsA’s immune system-related and genetic associations. Here, we discuss the latest treatment for psoriatic arthritis in Encinitas, CA at Dr. Lloyd’s practice. Targeted biologics Biologic medications differ from their traditional systemic counterparts that work throughout the body by targeting specific parts of the immune system – not the entire immune system. Biologics … Continue reading


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