Question 1

can hsv2 be transmitted through a tanning bed? i keep seeing articles saying it is possible and others that say its only possible through skin to skin contact. whats true and whats not?

Accepted Answer

: Any source that says tanning beds or any other nonsexual contact can transmit HSV2 is either lying or embarrassingly naive. Nobody catches HSV2 without having sex with an infected partner. See the reply to your other question:  your partner has HSV2 and needs a blood test to document it. Good luck.

Question 2

is going to the tanning bed good for yah?

Accepted Answer

No: It increases your risk of developing skin cancer.

Question 3

am i at risk if i use indoor tanning beds?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. You increase your risk of getting skin cancer.
You can reduce your risk of cancer by adopting healthy habits: Eat a mostly vegetarian diet, avoid alcohol, tobacco and street drugs, avoid excessive exposure to sun, maintain healthy weight, get HPV vaccine, exercise 30 minutes each day, drink enough water so your urine is mostly colorless. Wish you good health!

Question 4

how dangerous is tanning in a tanning bed?

Accepted Answer

Tanning bed unsafe: Tanning bed exposes the skin to  UVA and UVB light which increases wrinkling and spotting of skin. Extended exposures can lead to skin damage and skin cancer. Here is an article from the Centers for Disease Control:
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/indoor_tanning.htm

Question 5

my skin rashed upafter going to a tanning bed?

Accepted Answer

Happy Skin: Skin is the major protection of our delicate internal tissues from a harsh environment, it is susceptible to injury itself. Sun, shaving and chemicals  are very irritating as well as constant exposure to moisture reduces protective skin oils and sets the skin up for injury.  The trick is to  apply good protective skin cream frequently and minimize ongoing damage.  Clean it often using gentle means.

Question 6

can vitamin d3 from tanning beds?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but harms ....: You can, but not a good way.  Photo aging of skins occurs and your risk for skin cancer increases. Our paleolithic ancestors could run around naked, but the skin and cancer issues were not important since they rarely lived beyond 25! do your self a favor: sun in moderation with sunscreen. Take 2000iu d3 per day as gel cap!

Question 7

can a tanning bed cause trichomoniasis?

Accepted Answer

No: If the tanning bed is cleaned no worries, it is usually sexually transmitted.

Question 8

will laying in the tanning bed help my acne?

Accepted Answer

Bad idea: You will age your skin, invite skin cancer, and you are neglecting effective Rx. If topical benzoyl peroxide has not cleared you in two weeks, get with your physician.

Question 9

tanning beds ok to self treat pityriasis rosea?

Accepted Answer

No: Pityriasis rosea is a self-limited condition. If you feel you need therapy, see a physician who can prescribe a topical medication. Avoid tanning beds where you will get unreliable dosing as well as uncertain wavelength delivery. Not worth putting your future self at risk to treat a condition that goes away on its own.

Question 10

how to treat this super itchy sunburn from tanning bed?

Accepted Answer

OH YES!: Tanning beds are dangerous! keep sunburn cool with moist cool/cold compresses.  Avoid alcohol containing products.  Break off pieces of aloe vera plant & apply sap to  skin.  Consider non-steroidal anti-inflammatory meds to reduce pain.  Don’t yank off peeling skin or burst blisters. Seek medical care for severe pain, fever, lack of improvement of sxs within several days.

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