Is it okay to tan while doing laser hair treatment? Does it affect the skin?
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- First of all you should not tan at all, there is this culture Where People think it s prettier to be tanned, it s all Over magazines and posters, sun kissed faces and bodies, but no one knows That whe... Read More
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Is solarium harmfull?
2 Answers
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Using a tanning bed, booth, or sunlamp to get tan is called indoor tanning.
Indoor tanning can cause skin cancers including melanoma (the most fatal type of skin cancer), basal cell carcinoma, and squ... Read More
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I went to the beach and somehow overtanned and got skin burns. How long should I wait to go back tanning, the healthy way? Will my skin not get tanned anymore?
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- Did you apply oil over the skin? If yes, this causes deeper burns so avoid to use them. Usually, a normal sunburn without the use of oil is a superficial burn and will heal within 7 to 10 days by itse... Read More
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I have a very white skin and would like to become tanned for the summer. What's the healthiest practice?
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal,
Surgery
- It is not easy for fair skinned people to tan but here are some tricks:
1. Use protection: protection doesn’t stop you tanning, it stops you burning. If you burn, your skin will not tan!
2. Appl... Read More
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If I'm not sure that I'm pregnant, can I do solarium?
2 Answers
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- We don't recommend it, as you never know the radiation exposure from the solarium.
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I have recurring Herpes Simplex and Tinea Versiolor. Can I do solarium?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Solarium is to be avoided with both lesions.
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Is solarium safe and healthy?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- It is a myth that using a solarium is a safe way to pre-tan and protect your skin from burning in the sun. Solarium tans offer no protection against genetic damage to skin cells, which can occur witho... Read More
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