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Believe it or not, some people are actually allergic to UV rays, and therefore they have an allergic reaction when they use tanning beds. Many people don’t realize that they are allergic to UV rays though so they continue tanning. There are many different symptoms that a person may get with such an allergy that you can watch out for. The most common ones include bumps on the arms and legs as well as a rash that develops after you have been using a tanning bed. Such rashes and bumps can also be found across the chest and back areas. Some people experience extreme itching and even break out with hives in the hours following their tanning sessions. What appears to be tanning bed allergies can actually turn out to be a symptom of some type of skin disorder. Psoriasis and eczema are both skin disorders that can be activated by exposure to UV lights in tanning beds. You should get the outbreak of skin or rash looked at by a doctor or dermatologist as soon as possible to get a proper diagnosis. Some individuals find that while they have been able to use tanning beds before they now have developed an allergy to them. This is often due to some change taking place with their body. It could coincide with the introduction of a prescription medication, changes to their diet, pregnancy, and menopause. A toxic chemical reaction can occur in a tanning bed because of the make up of your body, your diet, the medications you are taking, the tanning lotions you are using, and they chemicals used to clean the tanning beds. Sometimes just the right combination of items will result in what appears to be tanning bed allergies. Some individuals only find out they have tanning bed allergies after they have seen a doctor or dermatologist regarding their symptoms. There are several different types of medications that can be offered to treat it. The most commonly prescribed medication for tanning bed allergies is Prednasone. Many people self medicate by taking over the counter Claritin. A common ailment that is along the lines of tanning bed allergies is called Photosensativity. Depending on the degree of severity, even spending five minutes in the tanning bed can cause serious pain. Yet most people who have such a serious ailment already know it because they have the same sensitivity to natural sunlight. Therefore they already know to avoid tanning beds. In most cases though, the individual isn’t really allergic to the tanning bed. The reaction they are having is due to a new tanning lotion or cream. If you have been using the same one for a period of time and start having a reaction take the time to find out if the ingredients have been changed. Sometimes changing from a lay down tanning bed to a stand up booth is all that needs to be done. There is a small percentage of individuals who have an allergic reaction to the plastic material that is used to make the tanning beds. Still yet, the actually allergic reaction could be to what ever the tanning salon is using to clean the tanning beds with. You may wish to inquire about what types of solutions they use after each person has completed their tanning session. As you can see, there are a variety of reasons why a person may be experiencing tanning bed allergies. To get to the bottom of it you will have to complete some troubleshooting procedures. This can be time consuming but controlling the variables and documenting the results is the only way you are going to find out what is causing your tanning bed allergies.
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