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Is it possible for an 18 yrs old guy to get psoriatic arthritis?

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Yes: Psoriatic arthrits can start at any age.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Yes: There is no specific time point when a disease will present. Age guides are not set in stone and are simply a gauge based on clinical studies. A disease can occur at any time in a persons life, some just have more common ages at presentation.

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/28/2013

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