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What to do if i have an illeostomy bag and i was wondering if i can go tanning for my upcoming dance season. what can i do?

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Dr. Joseph Pfeifer answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Consider the risks: The ileostomy bag is no obstacle to tanning, but remember that excessive UV exposure, such as in a tanning both or prolonged sun, can increase the chance of melanoma. The incidence is increasing rapidly in the US. Melanoma can make an ileostomy seem like a minor inconvenience.

Answered 6/18/2014

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