Inverse Psoriasis
Inverse Psoriasis
What Is Inverse Psoriasis?
Among the various forms that psoriasis may take, inverse psoriasis (also known as flexural psoriasis) can be tricky to identify. While most forms of psoriasis include symptoms of scaly and raised dry skin, inverse psoriasis often does not have scales. Instead, the affected area can be shiny, bright red, moist to the touch, and relatively smooth. Symptoms develop on areas of the body with skin folds, where skin touches skin. Inverse psoriasis also affects the groin, is seen around the armpits, behind the knees, and under the breasts. Unfortunately, inverse psoriasis flare-ups are often painful and cause soreness. Summers Laboratories can help you relieve your symptoms by offering more information on identifying inverse psoriasis, understanding triggers to avoid, and finding the right inverse psoriasis treatment method for you or your loved ones.
Where To Start?
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that affects people around the world. In fact, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation*more than eight million people have some form of psoriasis. Three to seven percent of patients with psoriasis are diagnosed as having inverse psoriasis. Unfortunately, inverse psoriasis is one of the more painful forms the autoimmune disease takes. Inverse psoriasis cannot be treated with simple remedies like placing Vaseline for rashes under the breasts or on skin folds. Fortunately, by balancing lifestyle adjustments with medicated treatment options, you can start to find relief from those painful symptoms and refocus on the parts of your life that matter most!
To start, limit the affected area’s exposure to moisture. Where skin is contacting skin, moisture causes friction. This can cause the affected skin folds to become more painful and slow healing. Losing weight, wearing breathable clothing, applying unscented body powders that absorb moisture, and keeping the affected area clean will help reduce friction and help relieve your symptoms more quickly.
Inverse Psoriasis Symptoms
- Shiny, bright red skin
- Smooth skin (not dry or cracking)
- Moist rash area
- Burning
- Itching
- Soreness
Inverse Psoriasis Triggers
While there is no definition for what causes psoriasis, we have a shared understanding of a few common triggers that may cause flare-ups and/or extend symptoms. To limit your symptoms, consider avoiding the following inverse psoriasis triggers:
- Stress
- Illnesses like the cold, flu, and strep throat
- Prolonged exposure to moisture (which extends symptoms)
- Certain medications
- Harm to the skin, like sunburns and abrasions
- Obesity
- Sweating
Inverse Psoriasis or Jock Itch?
Because inverse psoriasis often occurs in skin folds near the groin, buttocks, and upper thighs, it is commonly confused with jock itch. While symptoms for the two skin conditions are similar, they are unique and can be easily identified with the right understanding. So what is the difference, and how can you tell if you’ve got inverse psoriasis or jock itch?
Symptoms Showing Inverse Psoriasis
- Smooth areas of red, painful skin
- Moist to the touch (not cracking or flaking)
- Shininess
- Complete circular/oval shaped areas of affected skin
Symptoms Showing Jock Itch
- Flaking, peeling, or cracking areas of red skin
- Burning, itching, or stinging symptoms
- Generally found in areas of high friction
- Circular and crescent-shaped areas of affected skin
Each skin condition requires a unique treatment method to relieve symptoms. Since jock itch is a fungal infection caused by prolonged exposure to moisture, it can be relieved with a jock itch treatment cream, such as Triple Paste AF, that blocks out moisture and seals in medication. Since inverse psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, contact your doctor for treatment options and lifestyle recommendations.
Inverse Psoriasis Treatment
Sometimes inverse psoriasis can be unbearable, and it may seem like a major roadblock. At Summers Laboratories, we want to help our friends, family, and customers better understand how to manage their psoriasis symptoms, and feel more comfortable in their skin. by using effective forms of over the counter psoriasis treatment. Summers Laboratories offer the best psoriasis lotion and cream for inverse psoriasis treatment. We also believe that the most effective approach to inverse psoriasis treatment is to practice psoriasis self care and balance lifestyle changes like keeping the affected area dry and avoiding triggers.
More About Types of Psoriasis
Psoriasis presents itself in a variety of forms, and each type exhibits unique symptoms. Read on to see if you or your family are dealing with inverse psoriasis or to Learn more about other types of psoriasis here.
