Flexural Psoriasis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment to Get Rid of it Fast

Definition

Flexural psoriasis is also called Inverse Psoriasis. It is found in the armpits, groin, under the breasts and in other flexion creases (skin folds) such as those around the genitals and buttocks. It is characterized by intense inflammation and little scaling. This type of psoriasis appears as smooth, dry areas of skin that are red and inflamed but do not have the scaling associated with plaque psoriasis. Inverse psoriasis is particularly subject to irritation from rubbing and sweating because of its location in skin folds and tender areas.

It is more common with overweight persons because it appears in the skin folds where most rubbing takes place. The illness is also associated with mental well being. Most patients experience depression, which in turn increases the symptoms of Psoriasis, and in return leads to more anxiety and stress. The plaques are sometimes infected with the fungi candida albicans. It sometimes appears at the site of injuries or scars.

Causes

1. Immune System: Psoriasis is driven by the immune system, especially involving a type of white blood cell called a T cell. Normally, T cells help protect the body against infection and disease. In the case of psoriasis, T cells are put into action by mistake and become so active that they trigger other immune responses, which lead to inflammation and to rapid turnover of skin cells.
2. Genetics: Psoriasis is influenced by inherited characteristics. Up to 50% of people with psoriasis will know of another affected family member. Patients with a family history of psoriasis tend to develop psoriasis earlier in life than those without a family history.
3. Injury: Psoriasis localises around the site of physical, chemical, electrical, infective and inflammatory injury as it heals (the Koebner phenomenon). Less often, psoriasis may localise to old scars.>
4. Drinking & smoking: There is an association between increased alcohol intake and smoking and the development of severe psoriasis. However, whether a cause or effect is not known.

Symptoms

1. Bright red areas of raised patches (plaques) on the skin often covered with loose, silvery scales. Plaques can occur anywhere, but commonly they occur on the knees, elbows, scalp, hands, feet, or lower back.
2. Mild scaling to thick, crusted plaques on the scalp.
3. Tiny pits in the nails, Yellowish discoloration of the toenails and possibly the fingernails, Separation of the end of the nail from the nail bed.
4. Patches may join together to form large affected areas on the back and chest.

Treatment

1. Topical medications: you can use lotions, ointments, creams, and shampoos. These are useful for mild to moderate Psoriasis.
2. Sunshine: It may help to clear psoriasis. In many people it improves dramatically during sunny holidays.
3. Use moisturizes instead of soap to prevent the skin from becoming too dry.
4. A cleansing fast that consists of seven days of fruit juice and water is sometimes recommended as the first step in the treatment process since Flexural Psoriasis is a metabolic illness. Citrus fruit and juices should be avoided, but carrots, cucumbers, and grapes can be used during this time.
5. Phototherapy: Phototherapy can also used to cure flexural psoriasis if no simple cure has been beneficial to patient.