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Sunlight / Ultraviolet Light
Short, sensible sun exposure that may calm scaling skin and support wound healing.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 61/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Careful, brief exposure of the skin to natural sunlight, used traditionally to help several skin conditions.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Free and simple to try
- May ease scaling of psoriasis and eczema
- Supports vitamin D production
🥄 How to use it
Expose the affected skin area to gentle sunlight for short intervals — start with just a few minutes and gradually increase, always stopping well before any redness or burning.
How much: A few minutes at a time, increasing gradually; never to the point of redness or burning.
Why it works: Moderate ultraviolet light can help calm scaling and inflammationThe body's natural response to injury — like redness, swelling, or heat around a sore spot. More →, discourage surface bacteria and fungal overgrowth, and support the skin's natural healing.
⚠️ Cautions
- Too much UV exposure raises the risk of sunburn and skin cancer over time — always use sun protection once past the therapeutic interval.
- Avoid sun therapy if you have lupus or discoid lupus erythematosus, as sunlight can worsen these conditions.
- Check with a dermatologist before using sun exposure to treat a diagnosed skin condition.
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
🕊️ A word of encouragement
Small, faithful steps toward health add up. Take heart — you are doing something kind for the body God gave you.
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