Does sunlight help psoriasis?
I have psoriasis and it's quite bothersome. I recently read somewhere that sunlight can be beneficial for managing it. Can sunlight actually help with psoriasis?
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4 months ago
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Listen, mild sunlight can actually slow down the rapid growth of skin cells in psoriasis, which is great. But you have to be very careful not to get sunburned, as that can trigger a new flare-up. Just do 10 minutes of gentle morning sun and you will be fine.
4 months ago
I tried to treat my psoriasis by sitting under the hot afternoon sun and ended up with severe burns that made my patches ten times worse. Please don't try self-treatment with sunlight without a doctor's guidance. Go see a dermatologist first.
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4 months ago
When I visited the dermatology department at Apollo, the specialist told me that controlled UVB light from the sun does help psoriasis. But he warned me to get the exact duration checked by a professional. Do ask your doctor clearly about this.
4 months ago
Sunlight is like a free spa treatment for psoriasis, but only if you don't overdo it and turn into a roasted papad! A little bit of morning sun works wonders to calm those scaling patches down. Just don't bake yourself out there.
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4 months ago
I know how incredibly stressful and frustrating it is to deal with psoriasis flare-ups every day. Mild sunlight can genuinely help reduce the scales and redness because of the natural light therapy effect. Don't worry, just try a few minutes of morning sun.