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A member asked:
Will careful use of a tanning bed help my psoriasis? (it is helped a lot by exposure to natural sunlight.)
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Tanning beds : Tanning bed are generally not recommended for psoriasis as the uva light alone is only moderately helpful and will increase skin cancer risk.
Answered 11/7/2012
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Yes.: In moderation, but sunlight has long been known to benefit psoriasis. But don't get burned, it can worsen psoriasis. Also, cumulative uv exposure is carcinogenic. Moderation is key!
Answered 8/2/2012
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Yes.: In moderation, but sunlight has long been known to benefit psoriasis. But don't get burned, it can worsen psoriasis. Also, cumulative uv exposure is carcinogenic. Moderation is key!
Answered 8/2/2012
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