How to Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage While Living With Psoriasis



Living with psoriasis can be difficult, especially when it comes to protecting your skin from sun damage. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause further inflammation and flare-ups of psoriasis, so it’s important to take extra precautions when spending time outdoors. Here are some tips for protecting your skin from sun damage while living with psoriasis:

1. Wear Sunscreen: Sunscreen is a must for anyone living with psoriasis. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that offers both UVA and UVB protection and has an SPF of at least 30 or higher. Reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating heavily.

2. Cover Up: When possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Hats with brims can also help protect the face, scalp, and neck from UV exposure.

3. Seek Shade: Try to stay out of direct sunlight during peak hours (10am–4pm). Look for shade under trees or umbrellas when outdoors for extended periods of time and avoid tanning beds altogether as they can be particularly damaging to those living with psoriasis due to their intense UV radiation levels.

4. Take Antioxidants: Taking antioxidants such as vitamin C and E may help reduce inflammation caused by UV exposure in those living with psoriasis by neutralizing free radicals that attack healthy cells in the body due to oxidative stress caused by environmental factors like sunlight exposure.

5. Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps keep your skin hydrated which is essential for protecting against sun damage while living with psoriasis as dry skin is more prone to burning or irritation in the sun than well moisturized skin is .

By following these tips, you can help protect your skin from further damage caused by sun exposure while still enjoying outdoor activities during warm weather months!

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