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writes: I know this is not a love question but I have asked everyone and nobody knows so maybe one of u can answer this for me. every time this year that I lay in the tanning bed about 2 hrs later my body brakes out in little red itchy bumps what could this be? please help! Reply to this Question |
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 April 2008): I have them now too. I have been getting them for about the past 5 or 6 years now. Only the first time in the sun or when I go tanning. After the bumps go away, then I am fine for the season. Its quite annoying. I have to wait for them to be gone before I can continue tanning. I wish I knew of something to put on to prevent this from further happening.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 April 2008): i have it too..i believe its solar urticaria, take antihistamine tablets
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 November 2007): Not too sure it's the exposure to the bed lamps. I have been bed tanning for a LONG time now, and last winter I started using a cream/lotion that would enhance the brown color I wanted...well, I broke out terribly in a rash of some sort. I had small white bumps all over my body (staring with the legs and working it's way all over my body). I went to the doctor -- who sent me to another doctor...both equally stumped. Finally, I made the connection with the new tanning lotion (it took a few weeks of use before the itching started...but every time I used the lotion and tanned, I got the bumps and the itching. I had to use a mild sedative (given to me by my M.D.) to stop itching at night.
Anyway, this winter I started using the sunless tanning spray booths at my tanning salon....same thing happened. It took the third time I got the spray tan to show the bumps and itching...which, ironically enough, was not as bad as the bed lotion I was given. If you are using ANY kind of lotion or extended tanning lotion/spray (before, after, or during your tanning visits) I would recommend immediate withdraw of the products.
Looks like a ton of people have this same problem.
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 April 2007): Hi,
It's heat rash over exposure to the uv rays causes this you may have to start taking Piritize allergy tablets as you will also take this rash whilst sunbathing outside i had this rash for years and trial and error with different sun creams i have found PIZ BUIN FACTOR 15 ALLERGY along with the Piritize is excellent try it i am 50 but i took this in my early forties and i see you are nearly that so it could be a combination of age and skin changes one word of warning stay away from the tanning beds i used them too and have lined skin accross my chest and eyes so keep them at bay if you value your appearance good luck.
J
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reader, anonymous, writes (28 February 2007): sounds like u have heat rash. decrease the amount of time u spend in the tanning bed. dont go tanning unless ur free of the red itchy bumps. this is normally caused from the uv rays. if and when u get them, u can use hydrocortison cream or benadryl capsules to rid u of the discomfort quicker. to prevent the rash, use some sort of sunscreen. other than that u will be just fine.
it also could be the lotion ur using, and u may need to switch.
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reader, rhythmandblues2  + ♥, writes (28 February 2007):
 Hi, if you are using any sunscreen products or tan accelerators before lying in the tanning bed, then try not using those. You may be allergic to one of the ingredients in that...also this rash is usually caused by over exposure to the sun, you are actually allergic to the tanning rays because you are getting too much all at once and are probably getting a sun burn as well, those tanning beds are pretty harsh, much stronger than natural sunlight.
I don't recommend that you use this way of getting a tan at all, it is very damaging to your skin, there is no such thing as a healthy tan....it will take years for the sun damage to actually show on your skin in wrinkles, sags and brown spots, it isn't worth looking tan to have this damage, you also are at a much higher risk of skin cancer.
I know tanning salons tell you that they have filtered out the bad rays or the burning rays, but it is not true, all wave lengths can cause damage and sunburn.
The healthier way to get some color is to spend 15 minutes a day outside without sunscreen, this will give you some much needed Vitamin D and a healthy glow. The self tanning products are great for giving you a deeper tan and there is no skin damage!
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reader, confusedinkent  +, writes (28 February 2007):
 I get this really bad too its called prickely heat, heat rash is more of a blotchy rash that doesnt itch. it only developed the last time I went on holiday in 2005 and it had never happened before.
it can be very annoying and if you can help it dont scratch it as it nay become inflamed or even infected. I found that a cool shower did help to bring it down a bit.
I think you should go to the doctors to see if there is anything that can help with this condition, and if you find any miracle cure let me know as I am going on holiday this year!.
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reader, confusedinkent +, writes (28 February 2007):
I get this really bad too its called prickely heat, heat rash is more of a blotchy rash that doesnt itch. it only developed the last time I went on holiday in 2005 and it had never happened before.
it can be very annoying and if you can help it dont scratch it as it nay become inflamed or even infected. I found that a cool shower did help to bring it down a bit.
I think you should go to the doctors to see if there is anything that can help with this condition, and if you find any miracle cure let me know as I am going on holiday this year!.
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reader, Waterloo Sunset + ♥, writes (28 February 2007):
 This sounds like a heat rash but if i was you i would go along to the doctors and have them checked out. Make sure that your skin is clean and the pores aren't clogged before you go on the sunbed.
Take care
xx
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reader, Waterloo Sunset + ♥, writes (28 February 2007):
This sounds like a heat rash but if i was you i would go along to the doctors and have them checked out. Make sure that your skin is clean and the pores aren't clogged before you go on the sunbed.
Take care
xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (28 February 2007): probably a heat rash.... maybe you just have sensitive skin? maybe try a self tan instead, sunbeds really are not good for you anyway, loreal airbrush spray tan is brilliant. natural looking and its like airbrushing yourself, you can never have any streaks with it!
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