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  • Title: Treatment of intertriginous psoriasis: from the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation.
    Author: Kalb RE, Bagel J, Korman NJ, Lebwohl MG, Young M, Horn EJ, Van Voorhees AS, National Psoriasis Foundation.
    Journal: J Am Acad Dermatol; 2009 Jan; 60(1):120-4. PubMed ID: 19103363.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Involvement of areas of the skin fold is common in patients with psoriasis although the exact incidence is unknown. This report summarizes studies regarding the therapy of intertriginous psoriasis. OBJECTIVE: A task force of the National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board was convened to evaluate treatment options. Our aim was to arrive at a consensus on therapy for intertriginous or inverse psoriasis. METHODS: Reports in the literature were reviewed regarding psoriasis affecting the skin-fold areas and its therapy. LIMITATIONS: There are few evidence-based studies on the treatment of intertriginous psoriasis. RESULTS: The recommended short-term (2-4 weeks) therapy for inverse psoriasis is low- to mid-potency topical steroids. For long-term therapy, topical calcipotriene (calcipotriol) or one of the immunomodulating agents, pimecrolimus or tacrolimus, is favored. CONCLUSIONS: Low- to mid-potency topical steroids are recommended as first-line, short-term treatment. It is recommended that their use should either be of limited duration (less than 2-4 weeks) or that the lowest effective strength be used intermittently for long-term care to minimize the potential for risks. Calcipotriene (calcipotriol), pimecrolimus, and tacrolimus, while not as highly efficacious as topical steroids, are associated with fewer long-term risks and are therefore recommended for long-term therapy when feasible.
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