Areas where the skin folds, as well as the armpits, groin, neck, buttocks and under the breasts are most commonly affected.

[10] The differential diagnosis includes intertrigo, candidiasis, frictional or contact dermatitis, and inverse psoriasis.

[13] Topical steroid preparations often help outbreaks; use of the weakest corticosteroid that is effective is recommended to help prevent thinning of the skin.

[citation needed] Some have found relief in laser resurfacing that burns off the top layer of the epidermis, allowing healthy non-affected skin to regrow in its place.

[citation needed] Secondary bacterial, fungal and/or viral infections are common and may exacerbate an outbreak.