Posts by Lawrence Ramirez3

Not sure what kind of filters those used lamps actually have or how much of a risk they really are, especially since you see so many warnings online about avoiding standard quartz.

Does that lamp actually do anything for you, or is the whole quartz UV thing just a gimmick?

We're all just guessing here, honestly. Best bet is to stick with the dermatologists. At this stage, the symptoms probably aren't clear enough for them to pin down an exact diagnosis yet. Just gotta be patient and keep working with them. Whatever you do, don't go throwing random creams or ointments at a little kid without asking first. Wishing you guys the best.

Good luck with those little fish too, though I doubt I can be much help. Based on what everyone else says, those things aren't all they're cracked up to be. The fact that they’re pushing tanning beds and stuff just tells you everything you need to know.

If you're looking into tanning beds, you really ought to talk to a dermatologist first. From what I understand, treating psoriasis requires specific UVB rays. There’s actually a thing called "medical-grade quartz" used in clinics for that. My doctor mentioned those rays are way more concentrated and penetrate much deeper into the skin and tissue than the cheap, standard beds you see everywhere now. Those common ones mostly just hit the surface. Good luck to anyone trying to tan, though.