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I am a muslim who wears hijab (cover my body & hair) and i have scalp and body psoriasis. does hijab and not being exposed to sunlight make it worse?
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Light often helps: Sunlight helps most people with psoriasis. It generally does not help the scalp unless the hair is very short. Perhaps there are tanning booths either commerecially or through your physicaina that could be helphful. Talk with your medical provider regarding phototherapy for psoriasis.
Answered 10/18/2018
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