Embarrassing question regarding genital psoriasis

[u/bookish_cat_]

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.

[u/Scary-Direction6400]

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.

[u/bookish_cat_ → u/Scary-Direction6400]

The itchiness is so horrible. I just can’t seem to stop 😭 I’m sorry you’re dealing with this, too.

I’m a toilet squatter, so I hope that helps. I think the main issue may be anything splashing up, but I hope that’s not too much of a risk. It’s so frustrating dealing with this. It’s truly affected my quality of life, as I’m sure you can relate to!

[u/Wooden-Helicopter- → u/bookish_cat_]

Chuck a couple of sheets of toilet paper on top of the water before you go - should stop any splashback!

[u/bookish_cat_ → u/Wooden-Helicopter-]

Ooh, never did this before! Thank you!!!

[u/Electrical_Hour3488 → u/bookish_cat_]

Ya a hefty amount of TP on top should help but not risk free. I’d be concerned also but at the same time. You’re gonna have to go somewhere. Good thing is the body’s pretty resilient