A disease like the psoriasis or you can do a lot of trouble to the owner than the symptoms, of course, up the trail to the patient's quality of life. In addition, arthritis lesions accompanied by severe itching, burning, which further exacerbates the situation.
The disease is a chronic of course, but it's hard, long handle. In winter, the skin manifestations may be hidden under the dress, but the beginning of the summer season, when the planned holiday on the beach, many women and men are concerned, the question of tanning psoriasis is that the sun affects the development of the disease?
Compatible with sun exposure or in psoriasis?
As a general rule, the psoriasis faster in the summer time. This is probably due to the fact that the beneficial effect of the sea water, the air, the sun. In summer, the skin condition of the patient improved significantly, as the UV rays inhibit the development of pathological processes in the skin's surface.
In recent years, increasingly the emphasis is on the close relationship between psoriasis and vitamin D in the body of the patient. We all know that vitamin D given to children from an early age, as a preventive measure against the development of rickets.
However, few people know that lack of vitamin D in the blood of patients with psoriasis (especially in cold weather running), contributes to the worsening of the disease.
Therefore, dermatologists recommend sun bath, since the UV light promotes the skin rapid regeneration, the platelets and the healing of open wounds.
Remember, however, that sun baths should be administered, therefore, it is recommended to sunbathe at certain hours in order to avoid burning the skin. Due to the fact that the psoriasis indications, autoimmune diseases, excessive sunburn, there is a risk of developing cancer of the skin premature aging of the skin.
Note that at least 5% of patients who suffer from a photosensitive form of psoriasis the skin. Often such patients with psoriasis accompanied by simultaneous allergic skin lesions that occur as a result of the increased sensitivity to the sun. These patients, on the contrary, are encouraged to protect themselves from the sun.
The sun rules
When psoriasis symptoms to sunbathe only after consulting your doctor. The first day of the rest of the sea you can sunbathe no more than 10 minutes. Further, the duration of the tan may be increased. However, during the entire period of exposure to the sun must not exceed half an hour.
The sea is recommended to sunbathe in the morning (from 5 to 11 hours) in the afternoon (16 — 20 hours). The most dangerous period is between 12 hours to 14. At this time the sun is most active, so if you can, avoid the direct sunlight. In addition, you can protect yourself from the sun protective creams, body lotions.
Psoriasis plaques it is recommended to apply ointments in which an active pyrithionine zinc.
The disadvantage is the exposure to the sun is necessary for the sunscreen creams, creams, as most topical treatments include ingredients can aggravate the symptoms of psoriasis. Additional components can interact with other drugs prescribed to relieve the psoriasis plaques.
Therefore, sunscreen products have to choose a dermatologist, because many of them have side effects and require individual approach to the patient.
The beneficial properties of the sun's psoriasis
The sun's rays the following effect on the skin, psoriasis:
- the ultraviolet light slow the destructive effect of the upper layer of the epidermis;
- the sun triggers the body to strengthen defence forces;
- activation of the tissue regeneration;
- reduces the formation of psoriatic plaques;
- to relieve the itching.
Sun contribute to the thickening of the skin, which increases the oxygen in the lymph with the subsequent long remission.
The possibility that his psoriasis tanning
Artificial ultraviolet light is effectively used in patients with psoriasis, especially in winter.
UV treatment can be used in two forms:
- UVB. In this case, the short-wave ultraviolet rays.
- PUVA. This form uses long-wave radiation, a photosensitizer (Psoralen) of natural origin.
The use of the Solarium for the treatment of psoriasis today refers to the traditional treatments is expressed as the following operations:
- as a result, the ultraviolet rays in the production of endorphins (happiness hormone), which has a positive influence on the Central nervous system;
- the Solarium can alleviate the acute symptoms symptoms on the skin;
- when you get to the artificial tanning stimulates the production of vitamin D, which counteracts the nervousness, the stress in the body. These indicators belong to one of the reasons for the development of the disease.
Recommendations for Solarium use
First, note that the Solarium, the sun is not a substitute for a comprehensive treatment of psoriasis, which is why, before using these procedures, we recommend that you consult a dermatologist.
Must comply with the following conditions:
- not to visit the Solarium, in the acute stage of the disease, as sick, weakened, as well as increased sensitivity of the skin, which can cause burns;
- the treatment of the disease better to choose a vertical Solarium, which is much more efficient than the horizontal;
- keep the photo cabin should not be more than 6 minutes;
- the best to visit a Solarium in a day;
- the entire course of treatment using a Tanning bed must not exceed the 25 seats for 5-7 minutes.
It is important to note that certain medications, cosmetic products can cause an acute allergic reaction, which further leads to increased sensitivity of the skin to the Tanning salon for the day. Therefore, before you visit a Solarium, a trip to the sea, requires that the doctor.
Prevention
The treatment of the day has a positive side and a negative. Despite the useful properties, ultraviolet rays, if used incorrectly can cause sunburn in the form of water blisters after the skin. This condition leads to increased itching. As a result, often there is the accession of a secondary infection. In addition, UV rays, dry skin, premature aging and the formation of benign or malignant tumors.
The photo-sensitive psoriasis light therapy should be under the supervision of a professional. In other cases, it should be noted that in moderation. Most of the solar energy is responding well to the therapy for guttate form of psoriasis due to the minimal lesions on the skin.
It is recommended to sunbathe, administration, preferably in the morning and evening, avoiding the aggressive sun exposure. In the event the sea fails, you can replace the nearest water meets the safety standards.
It is important to note that the light therapy and all treatment should be carried out only after consulting the doctor. Can cause adverse symptoms on the skin.