Skin conditions
Psoriasis — beauty treatment safety
Also called Plaque psoriasis, psoriasis, psoriatic plaques, scaly patches, silvery scales.
In short
On this page, Psoriasis is checked against 88 treatments: 33 are ones to avoid and 55 are not yet reviewed. The tightest restrictions are in Facials and Injectables.
Every treatment, checked
Every treatment name opens its own page
Facials
25 treatments · 11 to avoid · 14 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Avoid | AHA Peel (Glycolic / Lactic / Mandelic)Also: glycolic peel, lactic peel, mandelic peel, alpha hydroxy peel, light chemical peel Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — AHA Peel (Glycolic / Lactic / Mandelic)Psoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | BHA Peel (Salicylic)Also: salicylic peel, beta hydroxy peel, acne peel Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — BHA Peel (Salicylic)Psoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | DermaplaningAlso: blade exfoliation, facial shaving, peach fuzz removal Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — DermaplaningPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Jessner's PeelAlso: combination peel, modified Jessner Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Jessner's PeelPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Mesotherapy (Facial)Also: meso facial, vitamin injections, skin booster injections (face) Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Mesotherapy (Facial)Psoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | MicrodermabrasionAlso: crystal microdermabrasion, diamond microdermabrasion, MDA Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — MicrodermabrasionPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | MicroneedlingAlso: dermapen, dermaroller, collagen induction therapy, CIT, skin needling Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — MicroneedlingPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Phenol Peel (Deep)Also: deep chemical peel, Baker-Gordon peel Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Phenol Peel (Deep)Psoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | PRP Facial (Vampire Facial)Also: platelet-rich plasma facial, vampire facial, blood facial Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — PRP Facial (Vampire Facial)Psoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | RF MicroneedlingAlso: Morpheus8, Profound, Vivace, Genius RF, radio frequency microneedling Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — RF MicroneedlingPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | TCA Peel (Medium)Also: trichloroacetic acid peel, medium depth peel Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — TCA Peel (Medium)Psoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Not yet reviewed | Carbon Laser FacialAlso: Hollywood peel, China doll peel, carbon peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic FacialAlso: European facial, deep cleansing facial, traditional facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Cryo FacialAlso: ice facial, cold therapy facial, frotox We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Enzyme PeelAlso: fruit enzyme peel, papain peel, bromelain peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Express FacialAlso: mini facial, 30-minute facial, lunchtime facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Galvanic FacialAlso: iontophoresis, desincrustation, galvanic current We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | HIFU (Ultherapy)Also: Ultherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound, non-surgical lifting, ultrasound lifting We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | High-Frequency FacialAlso: high-frequency wand, violet ray treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | HydraFacialAlso: hydradermabrasion, hydra facial, aqua facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | LED Light TherapyAlso: red light therapy, blue light therapy, yellow light therapy, LED facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Microcurrent FacialAlso: NuFace, non-surgical facelift, facial toning We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Oxygen FacialAlso: Intraceuticals, oxygen infusion facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Radiofrequency (RF) FacialAlso: Thermage, Venus Freeze (face), skin tightening RF We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Ultrasound FacialAlso: ultrasonic facial, cavitation peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Injectables
11 treatments · all 11 to avoid
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Avoid | Biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse)Also: Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse, collagen stimulators, PLLA, calcium hydroxylapatite Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse)Psoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Botox / NeurotoxinAlso: botulinum toxin, Dysport, Xeomin, Azzalure, Bocouture, anti-wrinkle injections, wrinkle relaxers, tox Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Botox / NeurotoxinPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Cheek FillersAlso: midface filler, cheek augmentation, Voluma Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Cheek FillersPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Dermal Fillers (General)Also: hyaluronic acid fillers, HA fillers, Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Dermal Fillers (General)Psoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Fat-Dissolving InjectionsAlso: Aqualyx, Kybella, deoxycholic acid, lipolysis injections Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Fat-Dissolving InjectionsPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Lip FillersAlso: lip augmentation, lip enhancement, lip injections Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Lip FillersPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Mesotherapy (Body)Also: body meso, fat-loss mesotherapy, cellulite mesotherapy Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Mesotherapy (Body)Psoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | PDO Thread LiftAlso: thread lift, PDO threads, PLLA threads, Silhouette Soft, non-surgical thread lift Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — PDO Thread LiftPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | PolynucleotidesAlso: Plinest, Newest, PN injection, salmon DNA injection Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — PolynucleotidesPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Skin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane Skinbooster)Also: Profhilo, Restylane Vital, Restylane Skinbooster, hydration injections Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Skin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane Skinbooster)Psoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Tear Trough FillersAlso: under-eye filler, under-eye treatment Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Tear Trough FillersPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
Laser & Light
7 treatments · all 7 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Not yet reviewed | Fractional Ablative LaserAlso: CO2 laser, Erbium laser, ablative resurfacing We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Fractional Non-Ablative LaserAlso: Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, non-ablative resurfacing We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)Also: intense pulsed light, photofacial, fotofacial, IPL photorejuvenation We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Laser Hair RemovalAlso: LHR, diode laser, Alexandrite laser, Nd:YAG laser, permanent hair reduction We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)Also: PDT, blue light + ALA therapy, Levulan therapy We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Pigment Laser (Q-Switched / Pico)Also: Q-switched laser, Pico laser, PicoSure, PicoWay, tattoo removal laser We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Vascular LaserAlso: V-Beam, KTP laser, pulsed dye laser, broken capillaries laser We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Body Treatments
15 treatments · 1 to avoid · 14 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Avoid | Body PeelAlso: chemical body peel, back peel, body acid treatment Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Body PeelPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Not yet reviewed | Aromatherapy MassageAlso: essential oil massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Body ScrubAlso: body exfoliation, salt scrub, sugar scrub, body polish We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Body WrapsAlso: algae wrap, mud wrap, paraffin wrap, seaweed wrap, detox wrap We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting)Also: CoolSculpting, fat freezing, cool sculpting, Zeltiq We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Deep Tissue MassageAlso: sports massage, remedial massage, firm pressure massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | EMSculpt / EMS Body TreatmentsAlso: EMSculpt, Emsella, electromagnetic muscle stimulation, HIFEM We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | EndermologieAlso: LPG, mechanical roller massage, endermology, cellulite massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Hot Stone MassageAlso: stone therapy, geothermal massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Lymphatic Drainage MassageAlso: MLD, manual lymphatic drainage, Vodder technique We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Prenatal / Pregnancy MassageAlso: pregnancy massage, maternity massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | PressotherapyAlso: compression boots, Ballancer, lymphatic pressotherapy We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Radiofrequency Body TreatmentsAlso: Venus Legacy, Exilis, body RF, skin tightening RF (body) We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Swedish MassageAlso: classic massage, relaxation massage, full-body massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Ultrasonic CavitationAlso: body cavitation, ultrasonic fat reduction, cavi-lipo We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Hair Removal
6 treatments · 4 to avoid · 2 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Avoid | ElectrolysisAlso: needle electrolysis, permanent hair removal, galvanic electrolysis Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — ElectrolysisPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Hot WaxAlso: hard wax, Brazilian wax, hot wax depilation Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Hot WaxPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Strip Wax (Soft Wax)Also: soft wax, strip waxing, honey wax Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Strip Wax (Soft Wax)Psoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | SugaringAlso: sugar paste depilation, Egyptian sugaring, Persian sugaring Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — SugaringPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Not yet reviewed | Depilatory CreamAlso: chemical hair removal, hair removal cream, Veet, Nair We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | ThreadingAlso: eyebrow threading, facial threading, khite We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Nails
10 treatments · all 10 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Not yet reviewed | Acrylic NailsAlso: liquid and powder nails, L&P nails, sculpted acrylics We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Builder Gel / BIABAlso: BIAB, builder in a bottle, hard gel, structure gel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic ManicureAlso: regular manicure, traditional manicure, polish manicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic PedicureAlso: regular pedicure, spa pedicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Gel ManicureAlso: Shellac, gel polish, soak-off gel, CND Shellac We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Gel PedicureAlso: Shellac pedicure, gel polish pedicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Medical PedicureAlso: med pedi, podiatry pedicure, Margaret Dabbs pedicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Nail Strengthening TreatmentsAlso: IBX, nail repair treatment, nail bond treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Polygel NailsAlso: poly gel, gel-acrylic hybrid We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Press-On NailsAlso: adhesive nails, stick-on nails, nail tips We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Lashes & Brows
8 treatments · all 8 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Not yet reviewed | Brow LaminationAlso: brow perm, brow sculpting We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Brow TintAlso: eyebrow tinting, brow dye We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic Lash ExtensionsAlso: individual lashes, 1:1 lash extensions We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Henna BrowsAlso: henna brow tinting We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Hybrid Lash ExtensionsAlso: mixed lash extensions We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Lash LiftAlso: lash perm, keratin lash lift We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Lash TintAlso: eyelash tinting, lash dye We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Volume Lash ExtensionsAlso: Russian volume, fan lashes, 2D-6D lashes We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Permanent Makeup (PMU)
6 treatments · all 6 to avoid
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Avoid | Areola TattooAlso: 3D nipple tattoo, post-mastectomy tattoo Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Areola TattooPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Eyeliner TattooAlso: permanent eyeliner, lash line enhancement, lash line tattoo Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Eyeliner TattooPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Lip Blush / Lip TattooAlso: lip tint tattoo, permanent lip colour, aquarelle lips Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Lip Blush / Lip TattooPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Microblading (Eyebrows)Also: eyebrow embroidery, feather brows, hair-stroke brows Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Microblading (Eyebrows)Psoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Powder Brows / Ombré BrowsAlso: machine brows, ombre brows, shading brows Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Powder Brows / Ombré BrowsPsoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
| Avoid | Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)Also: SMP, hair tattoo, scalp tattoo Avoid over the affected area — other areas are fine. Why, and the source — Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)Psoriasis responds to injury by producing new plaques exactly where the skin was hurt. It has a name — the Koebner phenomenon — and it is why waxing, needling, peels, dermaplaning and needle-based injectables are avoided over a plaque. The restriction is local: skin between plaques, and on areas that are clear, can be treated normally. Phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis, but that is dermatology under supervision, not something a salon offers. Sources: British Association of DermatologistsNational Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceNational Psoriasis Foundation |
Sources
- British Association of DermatologistsPsoriasis guidelines
- National Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceClinical Knowledge Summary — Psoriasis
- National Psoriasis FoundationKoebner phenomenon and trigger management
Written by Anna · London-trained cosmetologist
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