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Genital psoriasis: Introduction

Genital psoriasis: Large, dry, smooth, vividly red plaques occur in the folds of the skin near the genitals, under the breasts, or in the armpits. Inverse ... more about Genital psoriasis.

Genital psoriasis: Psoriasis can occur in the genital area at the same time it occurs elsewhere on the body, or it can appear in the genital area only. People with genital psoriasis may have affected areas that range from small, red spots to large patches. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Genital psoriasis is available below.

Symptoms of Genital psoriasis

• Inverse psoriasis typically occurs in the groin or genital area, the armpits, and skin folds, and usually appears as red bumps or patches on the skin. Unlike other forms of psoriasis, it is not scaly. These areas are often itchy or sore. Psoriasis of the genital area may be more painful than other types of psoriasis because it is in such a sensitive area.
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Genital psoriasis: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Genital psoriasis:

• Complications are mainly because of the side effects of the drugs. Some of the possible side effects include depression, fatigue, headache, joint pain, insomnia, mouth ulcers, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, high blood pressure, and kidney and liver damage. Some of these medications cannot be used by pregnant women due to their toxicity
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• Failure to diagnose Genital psoriasis
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Causes of Genital psoriasis

• Usually unknown or occurs spontaneously
• Occasionally can be triggered by:
• Tight clothes which rub on the skin
• Contraceptives: sheaths, caps, spermicides
• Sanitary towels, tampons
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• Underlying causes of Genital psoriasis

Treatments for Genital psoriasis

• There is no cure for psoriasis. There are many different treatments; however, a number of commonly used treatments for psoriasis cannot be used for genital psoriasis because the area is so sensitive
• For instance, topical treatments are available both over the counter and by prescription. However, these can irritate the skin, cause inflammation, and cause skin to peel. Still, this is often the first treatment tried for inverse psoriasis
• Phototherapy, exposure to ultraviolet B and ultraviolet A light
• Laser treatment
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Genital psoriasis

Medical research articles related to Genital psoriasis include:

• Dermatologic Diseases of the Male Genitalia: Nonmalignant (Overview)
• Guidelines for the Management of Lichen Sclerosus
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Prognosis for Genital psoriasis

Prognosis for Genital psoriasis: There are a number of factors that seem to be involved in this, including weather, stress, and diet. By monitoring your condition, you can learn what causes your psoriasis to improve and therefore prevent flare-ups of your condition.

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Article Excerpts about Genital psoriasis

Large, dry, smooth, vividly red plaques occur in the folds of the skin near the genitals, under the breasts, or in the armpits. Inverse psoriasis is related to increased sensitivity to friction and sweating and may be painful or itchy. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Psoriasis: NIAMS)

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