Who Does Flexural Psoriasis Affect?
This type of psoriasis commonly afflicts overweight people. It is thought that they are more prone to it because the affected skin patches often occur in the folds or creases of the skin. Lesions frequently emerge in the armpits, under the breasts, between the buttocks and in the groin area. Because of their location, rubbing and sweating may cause further irritation. People with flexural psoriasis may also experience chafing, thinned skin, and sexual dysfunction. The sexual dysfunction is not physical; rather, it is usually due to emotional embarrassment from outbreaks on the genitals. It should be noted that psoriasis is not contagious and cannot be spread through sexual contact. Flexural psoriasis typically responds well to topical skin treatments, such as applications of steroid creams and ointment or products containing vitamin D3 derivatives, retinoids, and coal tar. Medicines designed to treat fungal and yeast infections may also be prescribed since skin folds have a tendency to
