There is no correlation with pregnancy or the menopause. There is no identifiable cause for the condition in this area and it is important to stress that it cannot be transmitted through sexual contact. Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition that affects the genital region. See Psoriasis and Sensitive Areas for more information.
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The skin in this area is not as fragile as that of the groin.
The anus – psoriasis on the anus and surrounding areas will normally appear to be red, non-scaly and can become itchy, weepy and sore.Circumcised and uncircumcised penises can be affected. In men – the appearance of psoriasis may consist of small red patches on the glans (tip of the penis) or shaft, and the affected skin may appear to be shiny.The mucosal membranes at the entrance to the vagina are not involved. The typical sites of involvement are the creases at the top of the legs and the hair-bearing pubic region. The liberal use of emollients will help reduce any irritation in this area, which would otherwise increase the risk of secondary bacterial or fungal infection. Psoriasis of the vulva – commonly appears to be smooth, non-scaly and red.Like genital psoriasis, it can cause the same irritation from friction of the skin, so a correct diagnosis is essential for proper treatment. Overweight or sporting people may be susceptible to thrush in the skin folds, which can be mistaken for psoriasis.
Skin folds between thigh and groin – psoriasis in this area will normally appear nonscaly and reddish white in the creases between the thigh and groin, and may become sore with cracks forming.Liberal use of emollients will help with this particular problem. Reducing the friction between your legs will relieve sweatiness and irritation. Any psoriasis between the thighs can become more easily irritated by the friction caused by thighs rubbing together when you’re moving. Upper thighs – psoriasis on the upper thighs is likely to appear as small round patches, which are red and scaly.The pubic region – a common site of genital psoriasis, which can be treated in the same way as scalp psoriasis, but be aware that the skin in this area is likely to be more sensitive than on the scalp.Involvement of the genital area in this age group is often described as nappy psoriasis, which may appear very red and can be alarming to parents, who need reassuring that this is usually not a painful condition. The reason for this is that the affected sites are usually covered, which helps the lesions to retain moisture and therefore appear redder and less scaly.Īll age groups may be affected by genital psoriasis, including babies. It appears as bright red, shiny patches of skin, often with no scale on top. Usually, genital psoriasis does not resemble the thick, red, scaly plaques seen in other areas. The presentation will vary according to the site involved and may range from plaques on the external genitalia to fissures in between the buttocks. Genital psoriasis affects approximately 63% of people with psoriasis at least once in their lifetime. Sometimes this can be the only area affected. As the term suggests, genital psoriasis (GenPs) is psoriasis in the genital area.
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