Q:

Is it safe to get a bikini wax? I don’t have any sign of genital psoriasis. Or am I just asking for trouble?

A:

There is always a potential risk of producing psoriasis in any area of irritated skin. For instance, females often develop tiny “spots” of psoriasis on their legs following repeated shaving, and males have similar problems in their beard area. I have also seen psoriasis develop in areas of a bikini wax but feel that this is only occasional a problem. I would strongly recommend the use of , moisturizers after a bikini wax to reduce irritation. Should psoriais develop, it should be very easily controlled with small amounts of topical cortisone preparations.

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