Inverse Psoriasis
What is Inverse Psoriasis
In homeopathy, Inverse Psoriasis (also called Flexural Psoriasis) is understood as a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting the folds of the skin — like the armpits, groin, under the breasts, around the genitals, or between the buttocks.
It occurs when the vital force (the inner healing energy) becomes disturbed due to suppressed emotions, hormonal imbalance, or constitutional weakness.
Instead of scaling outward, the disease expresses itself in smooth, red, shiny patches, as the natural scaling is limited in moist areas.
This type represents an internal struggle of the body to express the disease externally through the most sensitive regions.
कारण
- Genetic Predisposition Family history of psoriasis or autoimmune conditions increases risk.
- Hormonal Imbalance Common in overweight individuals or those with thyroid/insulin issues.
- Friction & Moisture Occurs in folds where skin rubs against skin — like underarms, groin, or under breasts.
- Obesity Increases sweat, friction, and bacterial growth, worsening symptoms.
- Stress & Anxiety Mental or emotional tension weakens immunity and disturbs body’s natural balance.
- Use of Steroids / Suppression Long-term use of topical creams may suppress outward expression and push disease inward.
- Other Conditions Often coexists with fungal or bacterial infections in moist areas.
लक्षण
- Smooth, shiny red patches without much scaling (because of constant moisture).
- Commonly appears in armpits, groin, genital area, under breasts, or between buttocks.
- Pain, burning, or irritation especially with sweat or movement.
- Cracks or fissures may develop in deep folds causing soreness.
- Sometimes, a secondary fungal or bacterial infection adds itching or discharge.
- The skin may feel sticky, inflamed, or sensitive to touch.
Homeopathic Understanding
In homeopathy, Inverse Psoriasis represents a sycotic or psoro-sycotic miasmatic disorder, where suppressed discharges or deep emotional stress lead to internal inflammation expressed in delicate skin folds.
This indicates that:
- The disease expression is inward (hence less scaling but more inflammation).
- There is a link with suppressed emotions, metabolic imbalance, or obesity.
- The body is trying to express internal disharmony through skin — a natural vent that must be guided, not suppressed.
- Homeopathy aims to stimulate the vital force so that this imbalance resolves from within, not just from the surface.
Commonly Indicated Homeopathic Remedies
Remedy Indications
Graphites Red, sore, moist eruptions in skin folds with sticky discharge; cracks and burning; suited for overweight, chilly, constipated individuals.
Petroleum For psoriasis in folds with thickened, cracked, painful skin; worse in winter; itching and bleeding from scratching.
Thuja Occidentalis Moist eruptions in groin or genital folds; history of vaccination or suppressed discharge; suited for sycotic constitutions.
Sulphur Red, burning patches worse from warmth and scratching; used as a constitutional remedy in recurrent cases.
Sepia For women with hormonal imbalance, irregular menses, and eruptions under breasts or around genitals.
Arsenicum Album Burning, red, sensitive skin with restlessness; worse at night and by warmth.
Kali Arsenicosum Psoriasis with raw, painful patches in flexures; itching and burning, worse from cold.
(Remedy selection is based on complete constitutional and emotional picture.)
सावधानियां एवं जीवनशैली
- Keep affected areas dry and clean — moisture worsens the condition.
- Use cotton, loose clothing to reduce friction.
- Maintain healthy weight to reduce fold pressure.
- Avoid perfumed soaps, deodorants, and chemical creams.
- After bathing, pat dry (don’t rub) and apply mild natural oil or aloe vera gel.
- Manage stress with yoga, meditation, or homeopathic support.
- Eat light, anti-inflammatory foods — avoid excess sugar, spicy, and processed items.
- Do not suppress eruptions with strong steroid creams.
Role of Homeopathy in Inverse Psoriasis
- Focuses on deep healing rather than surface suppression.
- Treats the root cause — whether hormonal, emotional, or constitutional.
- Helps balance metabolic and immune functions, preventing recurrence.
- Restores skin health naturally without side effects.
- Reduces itching, inflammation, and frequency of flare-ups.
- Over time, improves overall vitality, emotional balance, and confidence.
