Several tanning lotions are available in the markets these days. They work to make the skin appear bronzed or tanned. These products are especially useful for people who wish to get a tan but are too sensitive to sunlight.

These products work either by stimulating the skin to produce excess melanin. This is the pigment responsible for dark coloration of the skin. Excess melanin production gives a nice tan. These products may also work by infiltrating into the dead cells of the epidermis and reacting with the proteins, making them appear brown. This in turn gives a tanned appearance to the skin. Most of the tanning lotions have dihydroxyacetone (DHA) as active ingredient. The tan is not permanent thought. It disappears in 5 to 7 days. Although tanning lotions do not cure psoriasis, they can be used to hide signs of psoriasis like.

Since these products make skin appear darker, red lesions, dry flaky, scaly skin etc will not be as noticeable as it is on pale skin. The products used in these lotions do not cause skin irritation or inflammation in people with psoriasis. Most people with this skin condition use tanning lotions to improve the appearance of their skin and cover up signs of psoriasis.