Balneophototherapy
For centuries people have used the combination of sunlight and saltwater to improve their health.
Phototherapy
Another treatment option for psoriasis is phototherapy. The easiest form of phototherapy is to use natural sunlight. T cells die when exposed to the UV rays in sunlight.
Phototherapy: Therapeutic use of light.
pH scale: System for measuring the alkalinity or acidity of soil.
Phytocosmetic: Cosmetics that are made from plants.
Phototherapy is not very effective because of the skin folds.
Vitamin D compound creams are effective and can be applied to the skin folds daily
Immune system suppressants such as Cyclosporin A ...
The handheld comb, which is sold over the Internet, uses phototherapy or infrared light to stimulate hair growth in men with alopecia or baldness.
Be careful about combining sunlight and medication - Psoriasis sufferers should consult their doctors about sun exposure, particularly if they have been undergoing phototherapy.
The traditional approach is to start with the least potent treatments (topicals, phototherapy) and move to stronger ones (such as methotrexate or biologics) until a satisfactory combination of results and risks is found.
 See also: Cosmetics, Skin Care, Topical, Body, Patch
  
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