Question 1

itchy peeling skin from tanning bed possible?

Accepted Answer

Sunburn: If you are using a tanning bed and are getting the symptoms you describe then this is probably a sunburn, plain and simple.  Of course, as a dermatologist, i would recommend against tanning beds.  If you are getting these symptoms then you are basically burning your skin just as if you were being exposed to sunlight.

Question 2

what should i do to peeling skin from a sun tan?

Accepted Answer

SUNTAN: The damage to your skin was done. Do nothing except moisturizer until gone. If redness is noticed after sun exposure, you may apply a thin layer of steroid cream to avoid peeling of skin,  you will notice the inflammation will go away.

Question 3

how do i get rid of peeling skin from the sun quickly?

Accepted Answer

Moisturizer: Keep skin moisturized, but really there is not much you can do beyond that to help process.

Question 4

scratching sunburned-peeling skin that causes fliud to come out? what is this fluid? aloe vera after sun lotion was used beforehand.

Accepted Answer

Tissue fluid: Damaged, burned tissue exudes fluid leaking out of ruptured cells. Not dangerous. Nothing magic about aloe. Any lubricating oil or ointment will be beneficial.Water is also useful. Avoid antiseptics and antibiotics. Avoid bacitracin, neosporin, etc. Next time prepare to better protect yourself from sun damage.

Question 5

i've been going to the tanning bed, once a week and my skin startin to dry out and peel. lotion doesn't help. why is this happening?

Accepted Answer

Medium-well: Possibly you are over-doing the voluntary self-baking. Keep in mind that your skin tells you the limits of your short term tolerance. You need to take a break from the tanning bed, moisturize--possibly more than once daily--and consider the long-term skin cancer risk from excess exposure to uv radiation.

Question 6

is there any way to return the red skin back to its original color, maybe by spray tanning or a skin peel?

Accepted Answer

Erythema: Red skin, called erythema, is caused by dilated blood vessels with increased blood flow to the skin. It is usually due to inflammation, infection, or allergy. Rosacea is a common cause of facial redness in adults. Laser can zap tiny blood vessels that contribute to redness. See a dermatologist. Tanning can worsen the condition but the tan will disguise the redness somewhat.

Question 7

why is my skin peeling all over?

Accepted Answer

Sun burn: Many causes of skin peeling have to do with the condition prior to it peeling.  Did you have a sun burn, infection, allergic reaction, dehydration, or some other event occur?  See your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment plan.

Question 8

how long does peeling skin last?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: need to know why your skin is peeling, but most of the time its about 1-2 weeks

Question 9

incredibly dry peeling skin on face?

Accepted Answer

Add moisturizer: oral vitamin E, and see dermatologist if not improving

Question 10

can i pick off my babys peeling skin?

Accepted Answer

No: Not necessary to do so, with moisturizers, the dead skin will come off by itself.

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