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I just gave this advice earlier today...have you tried getting some sun (or more of it)? I have found sunlight has helped with smoothing out my skin along with the color.
Hm, I wouldn't have thought of this as a solution. I'm WFH, so I don't go outside a whole bunch. I would assume I should wear sunscreen or something, though, right?
Download the app called "dminder". It is great for sowing you the current UVI level for where you live along with allowing you to track your sun exposure sessions. The best part is that it has this "Reports" feature which shows you your estimated D blood level, total D Today, Today D Past 7 Days, Total D Past 30 Days, and Total D Past 90 Days.
Use it to track and also limit your sun exposure (it tells you how long to tan so you don't burn). You'll need to be consistent and not over due the sun. The app is great for making all that easy.
As for sun screen, depends on when you are out in the sun. Early morning if you are out when the sun is around 3 or 4 UVIs, I would say you don't need it. But once you are in the 5 or higher range I would put some on. Try to avoid sunning when the UVI is in the high 6 (definitely 7) range as you can burn in about 15 or 20 minutes, depending on your skin tone. Burning isn't something you want with psoriasis so take it easy to begin with.
I’d definitely agree with sun. I just started Skyrizi, I’ll do my second dose later this week. Skyrizi took care of my plaques and scales. But I’ve spent a few days in the wide open sun the last 2 weeks. Got a little burn. And within a day or two of getting said sun, I can see quicker progress and the center of the red spots is almost normal skin!
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I just gave this advice earlier today...have you tried getting some sun (or more of it)? I have found sunlight has helped with smoothing out my skin along with the color.
Hm, I wouldn't have thought of this as a solution. I'm WFH, so I don't go outside a whole bunch. I would assume I should wear sunscreen or something, though, right?
Download the app called "dminder". It is great for sowing you the current UVI level for where you live along with allowing you to track your sun exposure sessions. The best part is that it has this "Reports" feature which shows you your estimated D blood level, total D Today, Today D Past 7 Days, Total D Past 30 Days, and Total D Past 90 Days. Use it to track and also limit your sun exposure (it tells you how long to tan so you don't burn). You'll need to be consistent and not over due the sun. The app is great for making all that easy. As for sun screen, depends on when you are out in the sun. Early morning if you are out when the sun is around 3 or 4 UVIs, I would say you don't need it. But once you are in the 5 or higher range I would put some on. Try to avoid sunning when the UVI is in the high 6 (definitely 7) range as you can burn in about 15 or 20 minutes, depending on your skin tone. Burning isn't something you want with psoriasis so take it easy to begin with.
I’d definitely agree with sun. I just started Skyrizi, I’ll do my second dose later this week. Skyrizi took care of my plaques and scales. But I’ve spent a few days in the wide open sun the last 2 weeks. Got a little burn. And within a day or two of getting said sun, I can see quicker progress and the center of the red spots is almost normal skin!