I%E2%80%99ve Been Tanning For The Past 3 Weeks Since I
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.
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
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
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?
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
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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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad