A tanning bed is otherwise known as a sunbed. It is a machine used to produce artificial tan and imitates the sun's ultraviolet radiation. There are different kinds of tanning beds. A specific tanning bed gives 95 percent of UVA and 5 percent of UVB. A tanning bed can cause sunburn when a person stays too long in it.
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I have unusual lump in my groin. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, About a week ago, I resumed using sun tanning beds. Recently, I noticed a small, painless lump in my groin. It is not itchy or discolored, and feels soft to the touch. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about your medical condition, but please do not worry. In relation to your symptoms, it appears that you may have developed atopic dermatitis. Have you experienced any itching, bleeding, changes in your soa... Read Full »
Are self-tanning creams linked to cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 32 years old. I have been using self-tanning creams for around seven years all year long. I have stopped for the last two years. I am worried because I have read that self-tanning creams are causing cancer and tumors. Is it true? Are they out of my system, or will it take years to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, self-tanning lotions are known to cause skin cancer. Please stop using it and avoid exposure to sunlight without sunscreen. Use sunscreen with SPF 50 or more, and apply every fourth hour. Look for any changes in the skin, any bumps that... Read Full »