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I%E2%80%99ve Been Tanning For The Past 3 Weeks Since I

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Posted on Mon, 26 Aug 2019
Question: I%E2%80%99ve been tanning for the past 3 weeks since I want to even out my torso so my back and stomach doesn%E2%80%99t burn while I%E2%80%99m at the pool. I%E2%80%99ve been using a high pressure tanning bed 4-5 times a week for 12 minutes. I%E2%80%99m nice and dark now all over. This bed has UVA rays only and doesn%E2%80%99t burn. I%E2%80%99m worriedthat I%E2%80%99ll get skin cancer after only using it for three weeks? Do I have something to worry about? will three weeks of tanning cause cancer right away? im really worried and have been doing lots of research. ive veen very anxious the past few days since i have OCD have have constant recurring thoughts.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is safe

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for the query.

UV-A and UV-B rays are totally safe.
It is even used in regular dermatology practice to treat Psoriasis and Vitiligo.

There are patients who have been getting exposed to UVA for many years.

Exposure to UV-A is not going to cause you cancer.

You can safely use the tanning bed as long as you want to use.

Let me know if you have any doubts.
Thank you


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (22 hours later)
ive always read that tanning beds can cause cancer and it can increase your risks. so you think i can stop worrying. ive tanned about 15 times over three weeks only. is it safe to assume that i didnt develop cancer from those three weeks?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Just relax, It is totally safe.
UVA will not increase your chances of skin cancer.
Even the normal sunlight has these UV rays.
Let me know if you have any doubts.
Thank you
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I%E2%80%99ve Been Tanning For The Past 3 Weeks Since I

Brief Answer: It is safe Detailed Answer: Hello. Thanks for the query. UV-A and UV-B rays are totally safe. It is even used in regular dermatology practice to treat Psoriasis and Vitiligo. There are patients who have been getting exposed to UVA for many years. Exposure to UV-A is not going to cause you cancer. You can safely use the tanning bed as long as you want to use. Let me know if you have any doubts. Thank you