Flexural Psoriasis (Inverse psoriasis)

What is it?

Psoriasis that is localised to the skin folds and genitals.

Common areas affected include:

Armpits
Under the breasts
Groin

Cause

Unknown

Although it is thought that factors such as:

Family history
Stress
Smoking
High consumption of alcohol
Persons living in cold temperature regions
Hormonal changes i.e.
- Pregnancy
- Puberty
Overweight
Skin injury i.e.
- Cuts and scrapes
- Sunburn
Viral or bacterial Infections i.e.

Medication

Lithium
High blood pressure, migraines hyperthyroidism and anxiety – B-blockers
High blood pressure:
- ACE inhibitors
- quinidine
Antimalarial- Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – Indomethacin
Corticosteroids
Imiquimod
Interferon
Terbinafine

Source: http://psoriasismedication.org

Source: Psoriasis Network Support

Source: http://psoriasismedication.org

Source: ResearchGate

Source: https://www.pcds.org.uk/clinical-guidance/eczema-eczema-herpeticum 'Eczema herpeticum' Rash appear can appear anywhere on body of any size

Symptoms

Look at pictures, does it resemble to one‘s rash?
Gets worse due to sweating?
Gets worst due to exposing skin to rubbing?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can lead to:

Bacterial skin infections
Viral skin infections (eczema herpeticum, caused by herpes virus):
- Areas of painful eczema that quickly get worse
- Groups of fluid-filled blisters that break open and leave small, shallow open sores on the skin
- High temperature and generally feeling unwell
Haim-Munk syndrome
Meleda disease
Mucha-Habermann disease
Psoriasis
Pityaris versicolor
Psoriatic arthritis

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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