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A member asked:

Is there any vitamin/medication that i can take so that when i go to the sun i get a tan and not red ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No, getting lots of : Sun exposure without adequate protection can lead to significant sun damage including cancer.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Tanning: I would tell you to just use sunblock. By blocking the uva rays, you will minimize burning. Uvb rays burn you, but uva rays prematurely age the skin.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/2/2013

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