How does going to the tanning bed help psoriasis?
Posted on December 25, 2009
I have had psoriasis since I was 9. I'm 27 now. No medicines help. No creams or topical prescriptions help. It never goes away, but my dermotologist suggested going to the tanning bed. Just wondered if anyone knew "why" this helps or "how" it helps psoriasis.
December 25th, 2009 - 05:50
I reckon it’s the UVB light. I don’t know exactly what it does but I was told to use the beds, at the dermatologist not the salon, in the winter and just go sit in the sun for 10 mins a day in the summer. Just make sure you don’t burn. If you have before you should know why. It just gets worse in that area and it peels for a few weeks.
Excellent luck.
December 25th, 2009 - 06:35
Sunlight is a major source of Vitamin D production in our bodies. Skin problems are often caused by diminished production of Vitamin D in the body. Therefore, catching rays (in moderation) promotes Vitamin D production and may lessen skin symptoms. I have lifelong eczema; nothing else worked for me, either. I finally went to a warm climate…it’s not completely cured, but the regular sunshine has greatly improved the condition and my life overall.