Sunshine

[jiml]

Well I was encouraged by the derm to get out and enjoy the sunshine.  I was out quite a bit over this summer and can't say I've noticed any improvement.  However, in all fairness most of my psoriasis that is still a problem is behind my ear and on my scalp so it's not quite so easy to get sun there even with my hair pulled up.  But I'd have to vote no as well.

So is it that the sun needs to hit the actual patches of P, I thought it was just for general vit d levels..
I have been in the sun but clothed. I have to be careful as I burn quite easily..

No my thinking is you need to get the uv rays on the patches or you will not get any real benefit... If you go to the hospital for uv treatment, If you are covered in scales you have to remove your clothing .... So it's more than the vitamin thing I think  but if you do start to sunbathe take care if you are fair skinned and just have short bursts as burning is not good