Sun and psoriasis

[nerak]

Hello every one. I am new to the forum group. Does anybody else break out really bad from the sun with Psoriasis? I have been told that it gets better in the summer. Why do I get worse in the sun? I have 2 family members say the heat helps there psoriasis. I have been told that it is psoriasis. But why would I break out worse. My wedding in July was outside and my arms look terrible in my pictures. thank you karen

[Caroline]

Hello Karen,
Welcome on the forum.

My experience is that when I stay for a longer time in a warm, dry and sunny environment, it is getting better with me.
That is why many of my holidays are aimed at the Provence in France.

Caroline

[Fred]

Hello Karen and

I've heard some people say it does get worse. I find the sun does help me, though I must admit if I get hot and sweaty it tends to start itching.

Maybe it's to do with gradually getting the sun. If you go for a huge amount of sun in one go like on your holiday, then you could be damaging the outer layer of your skin, and damaged skin can turn to psoriasis.

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Regards.

Fred.

[Hanna]

Yes, my skin suffers in the sun, more so if I get to much exposure causing my skin. To burn or if skin that is covered gets to hot and sticky which causes me to scratch and itch a lot!

15 mins is the advised exposed length of time, and if you react in the sun I would suggest avoiding exposure when the sun is at its strongest and catch it before or after!

I find my skin does better in winter because it's cooler and cools my skin down instead of adding to heat that comes off o it already.

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