Inverse Psoriasis

Inverse psoriasis also called Flexural Psoriasis is not very common type of psoriasis. Inverse psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis and affects between 2-6% of those who are suffering from psoriasis.

Inverse psoriasis does not usually occur on exposed skin areas. It generally occurs in armpits, groin, under the breasts and in other flexion  areas like skin folds. In some cases it also occurs in the areas around genitals and buttocks and for this reason it is some times also known as skin fold psoriasis or genital psoriasis.

Inverse psoriasis is easily recognized by inflamed, bright red yet soft patches of skin that may be very painful and itchy, feel like relief when scratched but it become painful later. In case of inverse psoriasis scales usually does not form like in plaque psoriasis. The lesions are gleaming, soft and smooth. The affected areas are sensitive and can be easily irritated through adjoining skin friction to the patches or due to sweating in these areas.

The easy way to recognize inverse psoriasis is the color of the patches, which are white, and it become soft when soaked in water, and resembles exactly like a fungal infection.

One cause of inverse psoriasis may be overgrowth of yeast. It has high sensitivity to friction and/or sweating. In inverse psoriasis the skin lesions are further intensified by the sweat and skin rubbing together in folding of the skin. Inverse psoriasis is more frequent and common in people who are flabby and those with profound skin folds. Inverse psoriasis occurs in some of the most sensitive areas of the body where treatment can be a challenge.