Flexural Psoriasis - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Flexural Psoriasis is also called Inverse Psoriasis. It is characterized by intense inflammation and little scaling. Flexural psoriasis is more frequent and severe in people who are overweight. Normal skin has two layers: an outer layer called the epidermis and an inner layer called the dermis. Skin cells are created in the dermis and move up through the epidermis to the skin surface. Skin cells are continually dying and being replaced. Types of psoriasis include plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, pustular psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis, flexural psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and nail psoriasis. Guttate psoriasis is a Small, drop-like lesions appear on the trunk, limbs, and scalp. Guttate psoriasis is most often triggered by bacterial infections. This type of psoriasis most often affects children and young adults. Pustular psoriasis may affect either small or large areas of the body.

Flexural psoriasis is a ggravated by sweat and friction. Nail symptoms include: Tiny pits in the nails (not found with fungal nail infections); Yellowish discoloration of the toenails and possibly the fingernails; Separation of the end of the nail from the nail bed; Less often, a buildup of skin debris under the nails. Nail disorders in about half of people with psoriasis. They are usually ill with fever and chills. Pustular psoriasis can be disabling when it affects the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Flexural Psoriasis is experienced most often and is most severe and frequent in overweight people because it is in the skin folds where it is particularly prone to irritation from rubbing and sweating. It is localized in the flexural surfaces of the skin, e.g., armpit, groin, under the breast, and other skin folds.

Causes of Flexural Psoriasis

Common causes of Flexural Psoriasis

• Smoking.
• Diet imbalances.
• Stress, depression, and anxiety.
• Arthritis.
• Colitis.
• Beta blockers.
• Antidepressant drugs.

Symptoms of Flexural Psoriasis

Common Symptoms of Flexural Psoriasis

• Smooth, vivid red, moist patches.
• Sensitivity to friction.
• Sweating
• Pain and
• Itchiness.
• Nail disorders.
• Bleeding.
• Mild scaling.

Treatment of Flexural Psoriasis

Common Treatment of Flexural Psoriasis

• Phototherapy include light-wave radiation treatments using ultraviolet B (UVB) or psoralen with ultraviolet A (PUVA). This therapy is effective for moderate-to-severe psoriasis.
• Calcipotriol cream is an effective and safe treatment for psoriasis in the flexures and should be applied twice daily. If it irritates, it can be applied once daily and hydrocortisone cream 12 hours later.
• Systemic agents treatment employs various oral drugs that affect the whole body system, not just the skin. These agents have significant side effects and are generally reserved for severe psoriasis.
• Sunshine may help to clear psoriasis. It is found that in many people it improves dramatically during sunny holidays.
• Stronger topical steroids need to be used with care, only for a few days, thinly and very accurately applied to the psoriasis.

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