Question 1

25 year old female. when i was young and dumb i went to a tanning bed for years. i got severe burns from them. am i going to get melenoma for sure? i am always worried i will get it if i went to the sun beds for years. brown eyes pale skin. fitz 2?

Accepted Answer

: Excessive tanning and especially repeated sunburns are a risk factor for skin cancers, including melanoma, as you get older, but that does not mean it will happen. You should consult a dermatologist to better evaluate your particular risks and then you can develop an appropriate plan for monitoring going forward. It is good that you have abandoned tanning beds!

Question 2

i have very pale skin and sunburn so easily. does tanning eventually make it so you don't burn so easily?

Accepted Answer

Tanning sunburn: No but your skin puts you at greater risk of sun induced skin damage including cancers. Do not recommend tanning. Also leads to early skin damage and wrinkling. So you will look old earlier.

Question 3

what to do if i have very dark hair, blue eyes and pale skin.. my first time on a sun bed, how long should i use the bed for?

Accepted Answer

Tanning bed not good: Tanning bed emits ultraviolet light and in general is not advisable to use.  It increases the risk of skin cancer, accelerate skin aging process, and can damage the eyes if not wearing protective goggle.

Question 4

hello. i have very itchy and pale skin what can i do ?

Accepted Answer

Moisturize: your skin. light skin does not have enough of protective pigment . use plenty of sun screens

Question 5

dear sir, does dry and pale skin belongs to depression?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin: Not per se, but other factors need to be ruled out, such as medications or anxiety.

Question 6

can lipomas be white in color if its just under pale skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes, usually pale: A lipoma is composed of fatty tissue and is a common soft tissue benign tumor. Lipomas are generally found underneath the skin in the fatty layer, are soft to the touch, usually movable, and are generally painless.  The color of a lipoma is pinkish yellow and pale, so it does not usually impart a color to the overlying skin.  If bothersome, a lipoma can be removed surgically as an outpatient.

Question 7

i have been told pale skin is prettier than olive skin, i feel so insecure. help?

Accepted Answer

Beauty: Beauty is TOTALLY in the eye of the beholder. There are bigger things in life to worry about. Learn to love yourself as you are.

Question 8

i have capillaries showing in my face i have pale skin sometimes i get dry red patches  why does this occur ?

Accepted Answer

Possible rosacea: You might have rosacea.  I would advise you to see a dermatologist for a difinative diagnosis, as skin problems are nearly impossible to diagnose when not seen in person.

Question 9

why is it that my pale skin have little red/purple lines running all through it?

Accepted Answer

Vessels: Pale skin is a bit more translucent than darker skin and you can view the venous pattern underneath.  This is normal and not a problem.

Question 10

can you tell me about getting natural pale skin?

Accepted Answer

'Natural'= born with: If your skin isn't already naturally lighter, then 'natural' paleness isn't going to happen for you. You will have to look into the various lightening creams, laser treatments, and chemical peels that are available through a dermatologist or plastic surgeon, all of which have side effects, recovery times, and some have significant costs. And all of which aren't considered 'natural.'All need upkeep

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25 year old female. when i was young and dumb i went to a tanning bed for years. i got severe burns from them. am i going to get melenoma for sure? i am always worried i will get it if i went to the sun beds for years. brown eyes pale skin. fitz 2?

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I have very pale skin and sunburn so easily. does tanning eventually make it so you don't burn so easily?

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What to do if i have very dark hair, blue eyes and pale skin.. my first time on a sun bed, how long should i use the bed for?

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Hello. i have very itchy and pale skin what can i do ?

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Dear sir, does dry and pale skin belongs to depression?

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Can lipomas be white in color if its just under pale skin?

A member asked:

I have been told pale skin is prettier than olive skin, i feel so insecure. help?

A member asked:

I have capillaries showing in my face i have pale skin sometimes i get dry red patches why does this occur ?

A member asked:

Why is it that my pale skin have little red/purple lines running all through it?

A member asked:

Can you tell me about getting natural pale skin?

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