I don't believe psoriasis is helped by tanning beds because they remove the
very uv rays that are needed?  Could someone verify this?

Alos, supplementing with vitamins and minerals and essential fatty acids
like flax seed oil could give a big difference in skin conditions such as
psoriasis.

Michelle Bentley CLE

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathy Birt" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 11:10 AM
Subject: psoriasis..Anything new?


> I have a client that would like to breastfeed or express breastmilk for
her
> baby but has severe psoriasis on her breasts, areolas, and nipples. Tried
> low suction with pump but flanges caused cracking and weeping of skin.
> suggested hand expression but she feels would be too painful.  She only
> uses topical cortisone creams occasionally.  Would a tanning bed give her
> any relief?
>

             ***********************************************
The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned
LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM)
mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to:
http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html