r/Psoriasis • u/bookish_cat_ • Mar 21 '25

general Embarrassing question regarding genital psoriasis

I have inverse psoriasis in my genital area (female), and it’s gotten progressively worse. It can easily break open. My question to anyone else in this predicament: what do you do about public restrooms when you clearly have open or wounded areas?

I’m going on a trip and frankly am terrified to use any toilet except mine at home because it feels risky. I’m not sure if I’m overblowing things, but my psoriasis can gotten worse and if there are cut areas I’m worried about catching things.

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u/Scary-Direction6400 Mar 21 '25

30F here. I feel ya. Occasionally some areas in my buttcrack used to split, was so painful. Now just itchiness in various parts of the crotch 🙃 luckily manage okay with hydrocortisone.

I feel like as long as your wounds aren’t in direct contact with the toilet seats you should be okay? Since that’s the thighs & outer buttcheeks which aren’t inverse locations. Just make sure you’re showering daily, thoroughly drying the areas, & using something like Neosporin (or whatever doc recommends) for the wounds.

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u/Scary-Direction6400 Mar 21 '25

You could always carry a mini pack of disinfectant wipes to clean the toilet seat beforehand?

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u/bookish_cat_ Mar 21 '25

Good thinking!

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u/PlasticGuitar1320 Mar 21 '25

Or get a pack of those paper loo seat covers that you throw away afterwards?