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That sounds really frustrating, especially when you're dealing with pain and waiting for relief. You're definitely not alone in this experience — other MyPsoriasisTeam members have faced similar concerns around surgery and psoriasis.

The good news is that surgery is generally considered safe for people with psoriasis. Most Show Full Answer

That sounds really frustrating, especially when you're dealing with pain and waiting for relief. You're definitely not alone in this experience — other MyPsoriasisTeam members have faced similar concerns around surgery and psoriasis.

The good news is that surgery is generally considered safe for people with psoriasis. Most doctors do support patients with psoriasis undergoing surgery, particularly when it would significantly improve quality of life. That said, there are some real considerations your surgeon may be weighing:

- Medications matter — Some psoriasis treatments like immunosuppressants (e.g., methotrexate, cyclosporine) or biologics can affect the immune system, which may raise infection risk around surgery
- The Koebner phenomenon — Skin trauma from surgery can sometimes trigger new psoriasis plaques
- Pre-surgical planning — People with psoriasis may need adjusted preparation or additional post-op care

It's worth asking your surgeon specifically what would need to change to make the surgery possible — whether that's adjusting your current medications beforehand or other precautions. A second opinion from another surgeon familiar with psoriasis could also be really valuable here.

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