Inverse Psoriasis Treatment Provides Relief for Flexural Psoriasis

The inverse psoriasis treatment prescribed to you by your physician will depend on the severity and location of the psoriasis you are experiencing. This variety of the skin condition is often difficult to treat, mostly because of the sensitive areas in which it develops, however, through the use of certain medications and practices, patients can find some relief from the discomfort, itching and anxiety that often accompanies this health issue.

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Inverse Psoriasis Defined

Also often called flexural psoriasis, inverse psoriasis is a variety of the skin condition that affects the smooth skin folds of the body rather than the regular external skin. Most commonly, it affects areas such as the armpit, groin, navel, genitals, anus, buttock and the sensitive skin between and underneath the breasts.

Inverse psoriasis presents itself as areas of inflamed, but smooth, red, irritated patches of skin and unlike other forms of psoriasis, it does not typically have the scaling and thick skin deposits.

Developing Psoriasis

Flexural psoriasis is not typically a condition that develops on its own. This variety of the skin condition usually develops in persons who are already suffering from another type of psoriasis, most commonly plaque psoriasis.

While it does not spontaneously happen, this condition does tend to occur more often in persons who are overweight because the skin folds of their body are deeper and more prominent than those with lower BMIs and it is known that sweating, rubbing and friction will irritate the condition.

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Symptoms and Irritants

If you think you may need an inverse psoriasis treatment, it is important that you be aware of the symptoms of this skin condition as well as the medical and environmental factors that may irritate it.

Unlike regular psoriasis, this variety does not present itself with the thick white and silver scales. This is mainly because inverse psoriasis only occurs in the folds of the skin and these areas are typically moist which prevents the drying of the skin and the scaling.

Unfortunately, other symptoms do arise as a result of this condition, including regular and recurring bouts of symptoms synonymous with skin rashes. Patients with this condition will also likely see an influx of skin inflammation and may experience skin pain and bleeding in the area.

Patients dealing with inverse psoriasis can also help control the frequency of outbreaks by being aware of several factors that can irritate the condition and cause additional discomfort, such as:

• Use of certain soaps and body products
• Tight clothes that rub and irritate skin in the area
• Use of female sanitary napkins which cause additional heat and moisture in the area
• The use of certain contraceptives
• A lack of personal hygiene

Outbreaks in patients are also sometimes triggered by:

• Stress
• Arthritis
• Smoking
• Elevated anxiety
• Use of beta blockers and certain anti-depressants
• Weather changes
• Alcohol
• Extreme temperatures

Medical Inverse Psoriasis Treatment

The type of inverse psoriasis treatment that your doctor will recommend will likely depend on the severity and extent of your condition; however, it will most likely include the use of topical medicines such as the steroid hydrocortisone, which reduces inflammation in affected areas.

Depending on the severity of the condition stronger dose steroids may be administered systemically in order to provide long-term relief, as relief from topical medications will subside when the product is no longer in use.

Home Remedy Inverse Psoriasis Treatment

Several actions can be taken in the comfort of your own home that can help minimize the symptoms and discomforts that are associated with this form of psoriasis. Some of these home treatment options include:

• Moisturizing the affected areas daily with a non-scented, non-dyed moisturizing lotion.
• Get regular exposure to sunlight in the areas where you are experiencing symptoms.
• Utilize cold showers, bath oils or a warm salt bath to temporarily alleviate itching.
• Increase your intake of vitamin E and vitamin C to promote immune health and tissue repair.

In order to alleviate discomfort and pain caused by this condition, your doctor can prescribe an inverse psoriasis treatment pending a few simple procedures to test for psoriasis. If you suspect that this is something with which you are dealing, see your physician before beginning a home remedy regimen.

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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

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