Tattoos

[Jakki-82]

My son suffers from psoriasis on his arms. But recently he is determined to get a tattoo. I've tried to put him off, but it's not working.

Does anyone have any experience of tatoos and psoriasis? Will it damage the skin and trigger spread to new areas?

[Moemoe7775]

I have 9 tattoos and developed psoriasis before I got them. I’m going to say that there’s a couple things that might make a difference. It really kind of depends on where exactly on his body he plans on getting it, what type of psoriasis he has, how severe , how much and where is it located on his body and is he in remission or under control? I have mild plaque psoriasis mostly on my knees, elbows and sometimes a little more spread down towards my hands. I also highly recommend looking for a tattoo ink that’s a little on the more natural type (Look for no metal additives ETC) I used A & D ointment or something like Aquaphor for after care. Other than that just keep the “old saying” in mind that you get what you pay for and that definitely includes tattoos

[Batty1]

Im a big NO for tattoos when you have psoriasis, it can cause a flare and if you have Koebners Phenomenon it could have horrible consequences and you have no way to know until it happens.

[Jakki-82 in reply to Batty1]

Thanks Moemoe & Batty.

We will proceed with caution. If at all.