When temporary relief is not worth the cost: a warning on using sunbeds to self-treat acne in teenagers

As a teenager, I struggled with severe cystic acne that caused low self-esteem, social anxiety and embarrassment. Desperate for a quick solution, I started regularly using tanning beds based on claims it could clear my skin. While my acne initially improved, I was unaware of the cumulative damage th...

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Published in:Clinical and experimental dermatology 2024-05, Vol.49 (6), p.644-645
Main Authors: Andrawis, Madonna, Granahan, Aoife, Carty, Kieran, O'Mahony, Sarah, Keeling, Elizabeth, Byrne, Berbie, Rafferty, Siobhan, Fleming, Sarah, Drumm, Claire, Tobin, Anne-Marie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acne Vulgaris - economics
Adolescent
Female
Humans
Male
Self Care
Sunbathing - economics
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Summary:As a teenager, I struggled with severe cystic acne that caused low self-esteem, social anxiety and embarrassment. Desperate for a quick solution, I started regularly using tanning beds based on claims it could clear my skin. While my acne initially improved, I was unaware of the cumulative damage the UV rays from the tanning bed could have on my skin.
ISSN:0307-6938
1365-2230
1365-2230
DOI:10.1093/ced/llae049