Every woman wants to be beautiful with flawless, tanned skin. The bronze color is attractiveness, youth, and sexuality. But in winter, when there is not enough sun, it is difficult to be irresistible. A pale body can hardly become the standard of beauty. Therefore, a solarium comes to the rescue.
Sunburn under the artificial sun is a mass phenomenon: some go there to get the necessary dose of ultraviolet radiation (to stimulate the immune system), others want to change their appearance. But the desired result is not always obtained. Often, clients face the problem of allergies after a tanning bed.
Solarium: benefit or harm
The activity of ultraviolet irradiation is 100 times greater than the activity of solar radiation. Solarium lamps emit two types of ultraviolet rays: long and short. The desired tan is nothing more than a protective reaction of the skin to an external stimulus. Ultraviolet rays provoke increased production of melanin, which is designed to protect ourskin covers. The solarium is a carcinogen (i.e., cancer-forming), so there is no need to talk about the benefits of this fashionable procedure.
But it's not all bad, and there are some pretty safe methods of getting a tan. Useful alternatives might be:
- Light capsules. They allow the client to remember the sun.
- Infrared saunas. They give off heat.
But there are some benefits to using a tanning bed. For medicinal purposes, sunbathing in a solarium is recommended for sick people suffering from psoriasis. The dose at the same time is minimal and point (i.e. ultraviolet rays are directed exclusively at the lesions) and strictly controlled by doctors.
Can I be allergic to a tanning bed
The procedure uses various chemicals that can cause negative reactions. And too high doses of ultraviolet radiation often act as an allergen. But the procedure is dangerous because it can lead to other reactions. Consequences of visiting:
- Unaesthetic skin.
- Burns.
- Dehydration (photoaging).
- Melanoma.
- Severe visual impairment (clouding of the lens, cataracts, early blindness).
The most terrible consequence of visiting a solarium can be melanoma of the skin. Artificial rays, penetrating deeply into the skin, can cause mutation processes in it. Cells regenerate, divide randomly, uncontrollably, and cause skin cancer.
Toto warn clients from danger and inform them about the possible consequences in European salons where this service is provided, they are offered the “Informed Consent of the Client” document. It provides detailed information about the indications, contraindications and possible consequences of artificial tanning. This document removes responsibility from the administration of the institution that provides the service, as well as from the manufacturers of sunbathing cabins. But such documents are offered to be found only in European countries. There is no such information in Russia.
Visit Rules
Everyone has a different sensitivity to this procedure. Therefore, an individual consultation with a specialist before the session is simply necessary. But there are some generally accepted rules for all salons that provide such a service.
It is customary to start a visit to the solarium with a small dose
- The duration of the procedure for beginners should be short.
- For maximum protection of the skin from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation, it is necessary to use protective creams.
- In the presence of moles, papillomas, scars, wounds, rashes of unknown origin, you should refrain from visiting the solarium or seal them for the duration of the procedure. The session is halved.
- You can not sunbathe with cosmetics or perfumes.
In addition, the longer the lamp life, the longer the session should be. Therefore, you should find out how long the device was used.
To whom and whendo not visit the solarium
Some categories of people should avoid visiting these establishments. These include:
- Elderly.
- Pregnant. There are two conflicting opinions about the benefits of sunbathing during gestation. On the one hand, the solarium is a source of ultraviolet radiation, which contributes to the production of vitamin D necessary for mother and baby. On the other hand, the effect of ultraviolet radiation on fetal development has not been fully studied. Is the game worth the candle? Therefore, the mother must make a wise decision in this matter.
- Nursing.
- Children.
- With individual intolerance to ultraviolet radiation.
- Customers with pale (white skin) and blond hair.
- Patients diagnosed with oncology, tuberculosis, disorders in the endocrine system.
- During medication (antibiotics, antispasmodics, etc.).
Possible causes of tanning allergy
As a rule, negative reactions appear due to such factors:
- UV intolerance.
- Wrong procedure duration.
- Cosmetics on the face.
- Poor-quality or improperly selected sunscreen.
- Antibiotics and hormonal drugs.
- The presence of certain diseases. It is not recommended to visit the solarium for people with diabetes mellitus, thyroid pathology, with helminthic invasions, gastrointestinal diseases.
Sunbed Allergy: Symptoms
Similar reactionis one of the varieties of dermatosis. Therefore, their symptoms are almost the same. How does a tanning allergy manifest:
- Pimples
- Rash.
- Peeling.
- Dry.
- Redness.
- Rashes.
- Edema.
- Purulent papules.
- Burning.
- Itching.
If an allergy to a solarium is mild, then in 2-3 days the skin will return to its previous appearance. In addition to these symptoms, intolerance to the procedure can manifest itself in two pathological conditions:
- Chloasma. On the skin there are foci with hyperpigmentation without clear boundaries. These lesions are localized in the area of the face and neck. Distinguish single or multiple age spots.
- Photodermatitis. It is manifested by the appearance of small pimples, swelling, redness and irritation on the skin. The most common skin allergies to tanning beds are on the face, back, neck, chest, hips, and shoulders.
How to identify
The main diagnostic method for determining the provocative factor of allergies after a solarium is a phototest. A certain area of the skin is briefly irradiated with ultraviolet light. If there is a reaction at this place, then the test is positive. In addition, the following diagnostic procedures are carried out:
- Application allergic skin test helps to recognize photodermatitis.
- Photoallergic toxidermia is determined by taking a history and laboratory data from urine and blood tests.
Features of treatment
At the first symptoms of an allergy to a tanning bed, the treatment is as follows:
- Urgently take a shower to wash off all the chemicals that were used in the tanning bed.
- Itching or irritation can be relieved with antihistamines, anti-inflammatory or soothing creams.
- If allergy persists, see a doctor.
Medicated treatment
- Phototoxic allergies are treated with antihistamines (erius, cetirizine, claritin). They are effective for puffiness, itching, small rash.
- Severe intoxication is treated with enterosobents (Polypefan, Enterosgel). They contribute to the active elimination of toxins.
- Burns are treated with special ointments (panthenol, lyoxazine-gel).
- Painful sensations are removed with a spazgan, a maxigan.
- In addition, they recommend the use of anti-inflammatory (zinc ointment, diclofenac in gel); glucocorticosteroids (prednisolone, hydrocortisone, fenistil-gel, fluorocort).
But it should be remembered that self-treatment can lead to very sad consequences. Therefore, all medications should be prescribed by a dermatologist.
Traditional medicine
The advantage of such methods of treatment is the naturalness of the components. They successfully relieve the main symptoms.
- A broken cabbage leaf helps with swelling and inflammation.
- Redness and rash relieves cucumber or potato compress. Vegetablesrubbed on a grater, wrapped in gauze and applied to sore spots for 30-40 minutes.
- A number of medicinal herbs have a calming effect. They are used in the form of decoctions for baths against allergies to the solarium. Linden, walnut (leaves), birch, chamomile (flowers), celandine are used for these purposes.
Prevention
- If your skin tends to be covered with various kinds of rashes, then consult with the solarium administrator before the session. He will advise a cream that is right for you and select the optimal duration of the procedure.
- Don't overdo the length of your stay in the booth.
- Be sure to use sunscreen.
- If allergic reactions appear after applying sunscreen, then you should change it to a product with less active substances.
- Before the procedure, do not apply cosmetics to the face.
- If you have ever had an allergy to ultraviolet rays, then refrain from sunbathing, both in the solarium and under the natural sun. The sun's rays can trigger the same reactions.
Treatment will help you forget the discomfort, but if you do not intend to change your habits, allergic reactions may resume. Take care of yourself, because he althy skin is much better than tanned, but sick.
