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Q: I am 36 years old and live in Dong-gu, Incheon. I hear that sunlight is good for psoriasis and that moisturization is important. How should I take care of my skin on a daily basis?

The keys to psoriasis skin care are moisturization and appropriate sunlight . UV rays in sunlight are helpful, but too much leads to burns and worsening, so expose yourself briefly and regularly. Frequent hot showers actually dry out the skin, so avoid them. Applying moisturizer generously right after washing while moisture remains is important to fill the broken barrier. 💡 Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective Dongjedang views daily lifestyle management as an extension of treatment. Since the skin barrier is compromised, apply moisturizer generously right after showering to prevent dryness, and ensure sufficient sleep by aiming to go to bed before 11 PM , the time when the body cools down heat and recovers immunity. When herbal medicine treatment to cool blood-heat from the inside and moisturization and sleep management to protect the barrier from the outside work together, recovery speeds up.

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#Lifestyle Management

Q I am 36 years old and live in Dong-gu, Incheon. I hear that sunlight is good for psoriasis and that moisturization is important. How should I take care of my skin on a daily basis?

A Moderate sun exposure helps with psoriasis, but excessive sunlight can cause burns and worsen it, so brief and regular exposure is best. Frequent hot showers dry out the skin and worsen it, so avoid them, and apply moisturizer generously right after showering while the skin is still damp to protect the barrier. The basic principle is not to forcibly remove scales but to manage them gently with moisturization.

Detailed Answer

The keys to psoriasis skin care are moisturization and appropriate sunlight. UV rays in sunlight are helpful, but too much leads to burns and worsening, so expose yourself briefly and regularly. Frequent hot showers actually dry out the skin, so avoid them. Applying moisturizer generously right after washing while moisture remains is important to fill the broken barrier.

Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective

Dongjedang views daily lifestyle management as an extension of treatment. Since the skin barrier is compromised, apply moisturizer generously right after showering to prevent dryness, and ensure sufficient sleep by aiming to go to bed before 11 PM, the time when the body cools down heat and recovers immunity. When herbal medicine treatment to cool blood-heat from the inside and moisturization and sleep management to protect the barrier from the outside work together, recovery speeds up.

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