Soaking up the sun's rays used to be considerd healthy...... before we learned about the dangers of ultraviolet rays. Sunlight can be used to treat some skin diseases, but we all need to avoid overexposure to the sun.

The herpes simplex virus (HSV) can cause blister-life sores almost anywhere of the person'skin. It usually occurs around the mouth and nose or the buttocks and genitals.

Tinea Versicolor (TIN-e-uh VER-si-color) is an infection of the upper layers of the skin. The major concern of the patient is the uneven skin coloration and scaling, which can be unsightly.

Vitiligo is a skin condition of white patches resulting from loss of pigment. Any parts of the body may be affected