Dreaming Of Summer
DON’T JUST DREAM. GET READY!
Most people with psoriasis are better in the summer, especially after a week of vacation at the beach. Why? Relaxation doesn’t hurt, but UV sun exposure greatly improves psoriasis. So instead of just dreaming of clear, smooth, soft skin, we can get a jump start on summer!
Dermatologists always walk a fine balance. We often encourage people to get a LITTLE bit of sun to help various skin disorders, but just a LITTLE. We don’t want to increase skin cancer rates from UV sun exposure. However, some light exposure is often recommended to treat skin disorders. Treatment usually only requires 5-10 minutes at a time 2-3 times per week. Less is more!
In my experience, many patients are so self-conscious about their skin that they feel extreme social anxiety about going outside to get that UV sun exposure. Many patients would never allow their family members to see their skin, let alone complete strangers. Shedding clothes and bearing their skin becomes a big stressor in summer.
So, here’s the solution! I often recommend my patients start in the spring with indoor UV light using our light booths and/or our UV excimer laser. They can often clear their skin disorder in the spring with in office treatments. When warmer weather arrives, they are much clearer and can usually maintain that clearance with outdoor UV sun exposure without social anxiety.
Can I just go to the tanning bed? No. Tanning beds primarily use UVA which is not very effective for skin disorders, meaning it does more damage and aging than good. The light that is most effective on skin disorders is a special type of UVB called Narrow Band UVB (NBUVB). This is the type of light that we have both in a stand up light both and in a laser in our office. We use the laser for more limited areas including hands, feet and scalp.
If you are struggling with your psoriasis or other skin disorder this winter and are wondering if NBUVB light treatments are right for you, you can learn more at our website.
Tanning Beds – Are They Safe?
Light Booth Treatments for Psoriasis.
Laser Treatments for Psoriasis
This is Week One of our GET READY FOR SUMMER GUIDE. In the weeks leading up to Memorial Day, we will have weekly tips to help get our skin and body ready for summer. From foot fungus to coolsculpting we’ll give have tips to apply from head to toe. This is your get ready for summer guide. So, stop just dreaming about summer and start getting ready!
Here’s a preview of what’s to come…In random order…
- Toenail and foot fungus. Get Ready for a Pedicure.
- Coolsculpting. Get Ready to Decrease Those Love Handles & More.
- Laser Hair Removal. Get Ready for Smooth.
- Acne. Get Ready for Clear Skin.
- Psoriasis . Get Ready to Shed Those Scales. THIS WEEK
- Sun Protection. Get Ready to Choose Sunscreen.
- Sun Protection. Get Ready to Choose Clothing, Hats and More.
- Sunless Tanner. Get Ready for a Safe “Tan”.
- Insect Repellent. Get Ready to Stay Safe.
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