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Hello....I try'ed to get a tan at the tanning booths last year. Even though I did get a good tan I kept getting VERY painful red bumps on my back and arms. I was not getting a sun burn just the bumps. They hurt and itched VERY bad. After stopping going to the tanning beds a few weeks they went away.

What are they? Are they dangous? I would like to go back to the tanning beds but I am afraid to go though that again. The only time I ever had that happen before was once I got a bad sunburn and devoloped them on my shoulder. They went away after a few weeks.

PLEASE Doctors or Medical proffessionals ONLY

Thanks Tonya

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Tried using sun tanning lotion. Used lotion after and even tryed oil after.

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March 16 6:41 PM (2 hours and 11 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
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This is likely a heat rash from the tanning bed. This is caused by clogged sweat pores. Oils and lotions can actually make it worse and delay healing. Use a skin pad designed for acne to help to unclog your pores. If this answer helps please hit the accept button. Thank you.

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March 16 6:45 PM (3 minutes and 15 seconds later)
         
Reply to James Grant's Post: Hello....

Thanks so much I will try this I am going to accept the answer.

Is there any one out there that agree's with this? Or has a diffrent idea.
I will pay for other answers as well. Thanks all

Remember to find the blessing in all that you have.....If you have other questions please use the reply if you are satisfied please click the GREEN accept button...feedback is greatly appreciated... Good luck Tonya
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March 16 10:53 PM (4 hours and 8 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
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Hello Tanya,

It is possible that the rash you describe is heat rash that occurs in combination with excessive heat and clogged pores. If this is the case then Corpsman Grant is absolutely right that using lotions or oils could make it worse.

The fact that you have gotten the rash on the uncovered parts of your body when they are exposed to ultraviolet light, however, suggests another possibility.

There is an entire spectrum of skin reactions to ultraviolet light called polymorphic light eruptions, or PMLE. Sometimes these eruptions are loosely termed "sun allergies." Occasionally these reactions can be associated with the future development of autoimmune diseases such as lupus erythematosus, especially in women of childbearing age. While this kind of association is NOT particularly likely in a given case taken at random, it is what you must look out for.

If you are having a form of PMLE it is very important that you shield your skin from any direct exposure to ultraviolet light whether from direct sun or a tanning booth light. In other words, no tanning booth and no direct sunlight, until you get to the bottom of this.

I would strongly recommend that you consult a dermatologist. You will want to give him the most detailed possible history regarding UV exposure and the occurrences of your rash.

I'm sorry to have to give you this potentially bad news because I sense that you really enjoy the direct sunlight and getting a tan. But getting a consultation really is the safest thing to do. Of course you could prepare for that by finding out more about polymorphic light eruptions (you could use PMLE).

I hope I have been helpful. If so please don't forget to click on the green "accept" button. If not, please don't hesitate to tell me how I could advise you further or improve my answers in the future.

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