• Psoriasis - Managing Psoriasis
• Highlights
• Introduction
• Types of Psoriasis
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis

Managing Psoriasis

Although sunburn carries a risk for skin cancer and can make psoriasis worse, regular exposure to the sun helps clear up psoriasis in people with mild-to-moderate conditions. People should cover non-affected areas with clothing or sunscreen and sunbathe only until the skin starts to tan.

Vacations in sunny areas, such as Hawaii or the Caribbean, can offer relief. For those who can afford it, a stay of several weeks at the Dead Sea in Israel has been proven to significantly...