Yes, psoriasis in the genital region is distressing, but if it makes you feel alittle better, which I doubt, its common in many patients. The mere mention of genital psoriasis I’m sure makes most of us cringe:and cross our legs, and our eyes water at the thought of it all, and pray it doesn’t happen to us.

For some, psoriasis is just confined to the genital region. In men, parts affected are the penis, circumcised or not, the condition manifests itself as either small multiple red patches on the skin, scrotum, (occasionally scaly patches can occur, public area, (this often resembles scalp psoriasis), the anus, especially the crease between the buttocks, upper thighs adjacent to the groin, the psoriasis displaying itself usually as red sore looking patches, which are often non scaly in appearance, although possibly itchy sometimes, being most uncomfortable in hot weather due to heat and sweat.The skin affected between the buttocks can at times also appear cracked.

In women, the parts affected can be the perineum, (skin between the anal outlet) and vulva, as well as the skin around te anal outlet. The affected vulva can appear as smooth non-scaly redness, and may weep if it scratched too much, which is not advisable in case of infection, due to irritation.

Some of us may never have patches anywhere else on our bodies only than in the genital region, whilst for others, psoriasis appears on other parts of the body as well.

You are not going to like the next bit much either. But a word of cation needs to be said. If you think you suffer from this form of embarrassing psoriasis affliction in your nether regions, please get it looked at by your doctor or dermatologist, as it might not be genital psoriasis but something else which can be easily treated that has been caused by clothing or a yeast infection. For a few minutes mental discomfort at the mercy of your doctor, may put you out of your misery and gain some relief.

If you get a correct diagnosis you can get appropriate treatment, and there are things that can be done to help you. Have courage to bare all.

Psoriasis itself can cause many emotional problems for those of us who have the condition to conqueror at sometime in our lives, be it when we are young or older, but for those with genital psoriasis, the problem can be a nightmare, especially where new relationships are concerned. How do you explain what the sore, angry looking red patches are around your groin area, or to explain that your penis is not a harmful, contagious instrument to your partners vagina, but that you suffer from a common skin disorder that is frustrating, distressing and irritating but not harmful.

This subject is not the sort of thing you talk about over a first date romantic diner for two, but sooner or later you know you have to prepare yourself for those awful questions, and dread that first session of passion, where of course undressing is the name of the game. If the lights are out you can relax, and work on your plan of action on how to break the news to your new partner for the next time round.

Emotional turmoil and anxiety are foremost, but don’t be put off by embarking on relationships they are difficult to build on at the best of times. You are no lesser person for having a skin disorder than those who don’t

Hang Ups do not get any of us anywhere. An understanding partner makes the world of difference, so if you are starting out on new relationships, have confidence in yourself, take things slowly and gently, more importantly RELAX and enjoy your time together, building a firm relationship for the future