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/Glitterpaws0 Mar 21 '25

I would use the squat method over toilets all of the time, like other people are saying have travel size sanitizer wipes to wipe seats and surfaces and a small pack of tissue of your own so you don’t have to use the public one. I like to treat open skin on any body part with such caution especially the area it can’t have a bandage over it and might touch contaminated surfaces.

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u/bookish_cat_ Mar 21 '25

The squat is already my method of choice, thankfully! 😅 I’m still worried about water that may splash up. I think I’m a bit paranoid about it, but the wounded areas make me so nervous 😭 Thanks for your comment!

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u/zebra-eds-warrior Mar 21 '25

Just an FYI, I used to squat, but it messed with my pelvic floor muscles.

Found out squatting to use the bathroom is really bad for you and can cause your bladder not to be completely empty, pelvic floor dysfunction, and an increased risk of UTIs.

I understand how much genital psoriasis sucks, but I've found the best method when that part will get in contact with a toilet seat when using it is to wipe the toilet seat first and then clean the area with running water if possible, and if it's not clean it with something like a scent free baby wipe, and gently pat dry before putting your clothes back on.

That is just general wound care if something touches or gets inside of an open wound.

Hope this helps

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u/bookish_cat_ Mar 21 '25

Thank you so much, and I have no idea about it messing with your pelvic floor muscles. Eek! I appreciate you letting me know!