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A member asked:

How bad are spray tans to the skin? i need an honest opinion. :/

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

They are Ok: Just avoid sun tans and sun tan beds. They are dangerous because they contain uv rays which are capable to cause cancer.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/28/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

They are a much: healthier solution than tanning beds and sunbathing.

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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My skin is very fair and I haven't been in the sun. I'm yellowish and red on my arms and chest with tiny bumps? like spray tan. tired 2

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I did skin test but still concerned i have 2 slight raised moles! Does melanoma be like that? Or more like keratosis? Its not itchy ive noticed a year ago been using self tan spray does it affect the color?cause the color is more obvious now?

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