Question 1

signs of a tanning bed allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

UV allergic reaction: It is possible to have an allergic reaction to exposure to uv rays.  Reactions include bumps across exposed area, rash, hives, and extreme itching.  

It is important to also remember a tanning bed greatly increases your risk for skin cancer.

Question 2

i have a rash all over my body from an allergic reaction to an antibiotic i was taking, can i still lay in a tanning bed?

Accepted Answer

Take a break!: I would not advise it at this time as your body is in the midst of a battle against the antibiotic. Your immune system is on high alert and the UV lights may cause the rash to increase. Secondly, much as our culture loves tan skin as a sign of good health it's an incredible health hazard - leads to premature skin aging, wrinkles and sometimes cancer. http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/indoor_tanning.htm

Question 3

is it bad for you to go in a tanning bed every day?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is: Tanning beds produce radiation which is harmful to your skin as it will cause wrinkling and increases the risk of skin cancer. Many young woem are developing melanoma, a deadly type of cancer, caused by tanning beds.

Question 4

white bumps after tanning bed?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Do you have any idea how dangerous tanning beds are? You may have an infection from the tanning bed itself. You could be reacting to the chemicals they wipe them down with. Or this could be solar damage.  If you don't want skin cancer- you need to steer clear of tanning beds.

Question 5

zvan you get herpes form a tanning bed?

Accepted Answer

Don't do it!: First of all, as a dermatologist, i would like to discourage tanning bed use.  More than 170, 000 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer in the us each year are associated with indoor tanning.  One indoor uv tanning session increases users’ risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma by 67 percent and basal cell carcinoma by 29 percent. Herpes would be the least of your risks.

Question 6

am i safe if i wear sunscreen in the tanning bed?

Accepted Answer

NO!!!!: Never go to a tanning bed.  If you really need to look more tan.  There are some bronzers now that are very natural looking and do not require dangerous uv exposure.

Question 7

i started going to the tanning bed and i got this bump? v

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated: There are several possible answers to what this might be and even if it is related.  It could be an infecdtion or a skin growth., even a tumor.  Have it evaluated by your dermatologist.

Question 8

does tanning bed cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

UV exposure can: Tanning beds expose a person to uv light and uv light is one of the causative factor of skin cancer.

Question 9

how come tanning bed burns my skin?

Accepted Answer

Tanning bed burns: Causes of tanning bed burns include: taking medicates that make you sun sensitive, a genetic makeup that makes you sun sensitive, skin diseases like lupus that make you sun sensitive, too long of a treatment in the tanning bed.  Use of tanning beds increases the incidence of melanoma, a form of skin cancer, by 74 times.

Question 10

how do i get relief for a tanning bed burn?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDS, HC cream: Avoid tanning then use a soothing moisturizer such as aloe vera gel. Nsaids such as Motrin as well as topical Hydrocortisone cream or ointment may also ease inflammation.

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