How Natural Sunlight Can Help Those With Psoriasis
Psoriasis can be a very uncomfortable skin condition, involving lots of itching and the appearance of unwanted scabs on the skin.
This autoimmune disease is one where your immune system produces too many skin cells which accumulate on the surface of the skin. As these skin cells shed, they form red and painful welts that are thick and raised, sometimes having silvery scales.
The goal for treating the condition is to stop the skin cells from growing rapidly; to reduce inflammation and the formation of plaques while removing the scales that are common in this condition; and to make the skin smoother.
These are the different types of psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis – Most common with raised red patches and build up of dead skin or scales known as plaques. Usually on knees, elbows and scalp.
Pustular psoriasis – A rare form characterized by small pustules (whitehead-like lesions) found all over the body or confined to the palms, soles and other isolated areas of the body.
Guttate psoriasis – Occurs most frequently in children and is characterized by numerous small, red drop-like scaly macules that develop rapidly over a wide area of skin, often appearing after an infection.
Inverse psoriasis – Occurs in the armpit, under the breast, in skin folds, around the groin, in the cleft between the buttocks and around the genitals. It is usually pink and irritated but lacks the thick scales seen in other forms of psoriasis.
Common treatments include topical medications that reduce inflammation, and oral or injected medications that suppress your immune system.
BUT if you can treat psoriasis and other skin conditions in a more natural way, this is always the best option.
And one natural way for psoriasis is through sunlight.
Natural Sunlight
The sun’s ultraviolet rays are made up of UVA and UVB rays. It is the UVB rays that are more effective at treating psoriasis symptoms because they slow the rapid rate of skin growth and shedding.
Although sunlight can benefit psoriasis, it is still important to avoid any risk of sunburn. Psoriasis predominantly affects those with a lighter skin who would of course be at a greater risk for sunburn. Add pharmaceutical medications into the mix and you can increase photo-sensitivity, heightening the risk of sunburn.
Effective sunlight treatment for psoriasis starts with a ten minute exposure (especially to the affected areas) at around 12 midday, gradually increasing exposure time by 30 seconds to a minute per day if your skin tolerates the exposure.
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Benefits plus vitamin D
The sun not only helps clear psoriasis symptoms in some cases, but also it ensures your body produces more vitamin D.
Another natural treatment is with H-Psoriasis Formula
H-Psoriasis Formula is a breakthrough topical homeopathic product, also containing pure natural essential oils with no harmful chemicals or additives. With its deep penetrating action, the Formula is gentle on the skin and effective for most types of psoriasis.
About Jane ChittyJane writes for Healing Natural Oils, a producer and retailer of high-quality, all-natural treatments for a variety of conditions. After living for many years in Cape Town, South Africa, Jane has now settled in the UK but is able to visit the USA regularly where she has close family. She loves to compare natural treatments and lifestyles – especially in the areas of health, green living and nutrition – in these three very different countries. Her regular posts can be found at www.amoils.com/health-blog.
