Tanning addiction in psoriasis patients

[Kat]

That's a healthy way to be, the outdoor gardening in the sun, Kat.  Or outdoor gardening in the gray of an overcast sky.   

The data are gleaned from the responses to the statement, "I try to expose myself to the sun as often as possible."  

Are patients told that being in the sun can help their psoriasis?  Is this the motivation?  I don't know that an addiction can be assumed, though.  

I remember some lady who was addicted to tanning beds who made the news. I think hers was just an addiction to the actual tanned look. You know, anything in excess could be considered an addiction.

But with people with psoriasis recommended to do light therapy, as well as get plenty of Vit D..... I could see where it could become an issue for some people. I was recommended to do a tanning bed and I've heard getting sun is beneficial for psoriasis. I guess you could then become addicted to tanning so one could perhaps lead to another.

The problem with gardening tanning is that the tan lines aren't always where you want them. I now have a tan circle on my back because a shirt I was wearing had a circular cut out in the back. I didn't think about it.

I used to try to get tanned for the summer as back when I was young it was the thing to do.... now I don't really care to get tanned.