Tanning Bed and Sun Allergy

[dchabot]

Hi,



A few week ago, I decided to try a tanning bed it works really fine, but after the last 2 sessions, I get terrible itch on the abdominal area, I see no sign of rash or small pimples, it only itches a lot. Should I stop tanning completely or is there another way ?



Thank you

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

Maybe this is a heat rash--a sun allergy would be all over.  If you must tan, apply baby powder before you start.  But must you tan?



Best.



Dr. Rockoff