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Psoriasis and Tattoos

2021-12-27 10:42:51
Hello, I am suffering from Psoriasis since more than a decade. I am planning to opt biologicals but I wanted to know if a patient suffering from Psoriasis can have a body tattoo? Not a big one, but a small one. Are there any risks involved if I have a tattoo? Will it flare my pso even if I will opt Biologicals? Any clarification will be helpful.
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Better avoid..can cause new lesion.. for detailed information do direct online consultation

Answered2021-12-27 15:09:32

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Active Psoriasis can occur at the site of tattoo injury. It is not advisable for psoariatic patient.

Answered2021-12-27 12:43:37

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Hello It’s not advisable for psoriatic patient to get a tattoo since tattoo dye could lead to allergic reaction and aggravate psoriatic reaction

Answered2021-12-27 11:39:11

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