Types of Psoriasis

How To Treat Inverse Psoriasis

Max. D Gray
By Max. D Gray. Updated: July 21, 2017
How To Treat Inverse Psoriasis

Inverse psoriasis, sometimes called flexural psoriasis, is a form of the disease that affects areas of the body where there are skin folds. Armpits, the genital area and the area below a woman's breasts are likely to get reverse psoriasis. Instead of the classic rash similar to acne that occurs with other forms of psoriasis, the skin becomes red, but it is smooth and shiny. Inverse psoriasis treatment requires an interesting balance: medication should be powerful enough to relieve discomfort and control outbreak, but gentle enough not to affect these delicate body parts. At OneHowTo we want to inform you thoroughly on how to treat inverse psoriasis efficiently.

You'll need:
  • Medications
  • Cotton clothing
Steps to follow:
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Apply topical medications to treat inverse psoriasis lesions, which are characteristic of the disease. Tar and salicylic acid, both treatments for other forms of psoriasis, may be too harsh and irritate your skin. Choose drugs that are FDA approved specifically for inverse psoriasis, such as tacrolimus and pimecrolimus.

Have you ever tried using hemp oil to treat psoriasis and lesions?

Another natural treatment is turmeric for psoriasis.

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Remove some of the moisture that can develop on the skin when folded and can contribute to the itching and discomfort of the lesions. A liquid medicine called Castellani or Castederm Paint is available as an over-the-counter or prescription medication. The liquid is applied to the affected areas to help dry the skin.

How To Treat Inverse Psoriasis - Step 2
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Use talc to control humidity in areas such as the armpits and genital areas. The National Psoriasis Foundation reports that some patients choose to use the powder in the morning and apply medicated ointments at bedtime. Ask your doctor if a normal baby powder or medicinal version is appropriate.

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In many cases, a specific UV treatment will be encouraged by your doctor. These can be performed at the hospital with a professional who will apply the phototherapy treatment for inverse psoriasis effectively. Take a look at our article on how tanning helps psoriasis for more information on the subject.

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Wear loose clothing, preferably breathable cotton, and try to reduce sweating. Moisture from perspiration can worsen your symptoms, so avoid situations in which you are exposed to sweating a lot.

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If you need more information, we advise you to read our article on effective treatments for psoriasis.

This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.

If you want to read similar articles to How To Treat Inverse Psoriasis, we recommend you visit our Diseases & secondary effects category.

Tips
  • Schedule an appointment with your dermatologist so they can examine the rash. People who have inverse psoriasis tend to develop secondary yeast infections because of moisture in the skin folds, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. Your doctor can test you for yeast or fungi and treat it accordingly.
  • Don't occlude (cover with a bandage or plastic wrap) medications used to treat inverse psoriasis. Although occlusion is a practice that can help treat other forms of psoriasis, it can be dangerous for patients with inverse psoriasis. Drugs that are occluded become too strong for these areas of thin skin.

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Susan
I wants to know the medicine used for curing psoriasis a friend of mine has it all over her body
OneHowTo Editor
Hi Susan
If you are wanting to use medication for psoriasis, we recommend consulting your doctor. Psoriasis treatment will vary depending on the patient and the severity of the psoriasis.
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