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I've been tanning in a tanning bed and have developed a an itchy, painful rash on my stomach. what could it be?

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Dr. David Sire answered

Probable infection: Both the ultraviolet light which decreases your skins ability to fight infection and the possibility of an infectioin acquired on a surface not sterilized before your use are common causes. You could have activated a virus like hsv or zoster as well. See your dermatologist.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/20/2014

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A member asked:

I've been tanning in a tanning bed and have developed a an itchy, painful rash on my stomach. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sire answered

Dr Ali agreed

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