Date and age range defining. Generation X is the demographic cohort following the postâWorld War II baby boom, representing a generational change from the baby boomers, but there is debate over what this means because the end date of the baby boomer generation is disputed.
Causes. Psoriatic arthritis occurs when your body's immune system begins to attack healthy cells and tissue. The abnormal immune response causes inflammation in your joints as well as overproduction of skin cells.any people with psoriatic arthritis have a family history of either psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Researchers have discovered certain genetic markers that appear to be associated with psoriatic arthritis.
Psoriasis typically starts or worsens because of a trigger that you may be able to identify and avoid. Factors that may trigger psoriasis include: 1  Infections, such as strep throat or skin infections. 2  Injury to the skin, such as a cut or scrape, bug bite, or a severe sunburn. 3  Stress. 4  Cold weather. 5  Smoking. 6  Heavy alcohol consumption.