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[scoot]

  do sunbeds work ( sorry if this is a silly question ) in controling non plaque p

[Roger]

Scoot.

no as far as I am aware, Sunbeds emit UVA and at the wrong frequency to be effective even with the use of a agent.

The two type of phototherapy available are UVB, and UVA. the UVA used for treatment needs an agent to be used called Psoralen, this is where the treatment PUVA comes from (Psoralen + UVA).

Natural sunlight contains UV light across the spectrums of UVA & UVB and for most is beneficial in the treatment of p.

However......... I do use a sunbed for tanning as there is a feel-good factor about being tanned, whether this contributes to less p through feeling good is subjective.

Hope this helps


Roger

[scoot]

  Hi Roger , was just wondering cos ive just started using one as at this moment in time inbetween my p im lillywhite almost casper'ish

[skreid]

Hi Scoot,

Yeah as Roger says, they don't work on the same frequency as the PUVA to be really effective.

I use the sunbed for two reason, one to get the tan which makes me feel better ( god I'm vain..   ) and two my girlfriend works in the salon so I get it free

My P isn't any worse after using them at least..

Stu.

[scoot]

 :-[well ive just been on one today first time in a stand up booth and you cant see my p cos everythings pink an i mean everything !! leave me undercrackers on next time me thinks

[Roger]

Hahahahaha!

Keep going without them Scoot, that's the benefit of using a sunbed, an all over tan!!


Roger