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Would the use of a tanning bed be beneficial to the treatment of psoriasis? have only used topical meds
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More harm than good: Tanning can be helpful but the risks outweigh the benefits. Any phototherapy (ultraviolet light therapy) should be under the direction of a dermatologist.
Answered 10/4/2016
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