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Sunbed Shock

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SansaStark90 · 16/04/2025 17:09

I’ve been really stupid and gone on the sunbed for twenty minutes and the burns I’ve got - I’ve never seen skin as red. I’ve got like indents to my skin as though I’ve woken to stretch marks on my chest. Will these disappear? I’m in agony. I’ve never burnt and so didn’t know it could cause this kind of pain. I’m shaking shivering. I did this yesterday. Can someone reassure my health anxiety that these indents will all calm down?

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LittlerCharlotte · 04/05/2025 14:02

Very glad to hear from you x

DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 03/05/2025 10:52

so glad you are on the mend.
I'm also a burner and did burn on holidays when I was younger and didn't know better. I had a sun bed for my wedding ( didn't even make any difference) but was really told off by a dermatologist.
Take great care for the next few months... your skin will be super sensitive to sunlight. If you see any moles or are worried at all - straight to the GP and if you are not satisfied and still need support/info try one of the skin charties there are several including the British Skin Foundation if you live in UK.

Frozenpeace · 01/05/2025 12:10

SansaStark90 · 01/05/2025 00:22

I saw this and should be really thankful it’s not me. I have just got over the pain and my skin is slowly recovering now. I will have damaged my skin but it doesn’t look like I will scar.

Even though I knew the associated risks, I’ve been feeling so low in myself I wanted a tan to “boost” me, which is sad. I am religious about spf - in Oppenheimer when Edward Teller is slathering himself in spf. That’s me. So it was a shit show really what I did, as I covered my face on the sunbed. So going to a&e in a big fleeced coat with my face looking fine, but my body burnt to a crisp, I was so confused with pain and sun stroke that maybe that is another reason I was dismissed at first in a&e.

I wasn’t fully able to take in all what was being said at the time but @MissScarletInTheBallroom your comments on a re-read have made me laugh. You are correct, I’m a northern Yorkshire chav, more kitchen maid than ballroom, I wear a wolf fleece and my name is Chelsea

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I am really glad you are on the mend, you must have felt horribly unwell

MRSRUDEBOX · 01/05/2025 09:18

Glad you are on the mend OP.

NewAgeNewMe · 01/05/2025 06:07

Oh bless you. Pleased you are on the mend now.

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SansaStark90 · 01/05/2025 00:22

SpringHasSprung25 · 24/04/2025 17:54

Just saw this and thought of this thread:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpq7xjjr414o.amp

Hope you’re on the mend now OP!

I saw this and should be really thankful it’s not me. I have just got over the pain and my skin is slowly recovering now. I will have damaged my skin but it doesn’t look like I will scar.

Even though I knew the associated risks, I’ve been feeling so low in myself I wanted a tan to “boost” me, which is sad. I am religious about spf - in Oppenheimer when Edward Teller is slathering himself in spf. That’s me. So it was a shit show really what I did, as I covered my face on the sunbed. So going to a&e in a big fleeced coat with my face looking fine, but my body burnt to a crisp, I was so confused with pain and sun stroke that maybe that is another reason I was dismissed at first in a&e.

I wasn’t fully able to take in all what was being said at the time but @MissScarletInTheBallroom your comments on a re-read have made me laugh. You are correct, I’m a northern Yorkshire chav, more kitchen maid than ballroom, I wear a wolf fleece and my name is Chelsea

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Superhansrantowindsor · 25/04/2025 06:43

How is there not better regulation or an outright ban of these things?

Notgonnalieaboutthis · 24/04/2025 19:48

Atrocious.

MignonsMorceaux · 24/04/2025 18:06

Oh my God, that's absolutely horrific. Poor girl.
These shouldn't be allowed to operate - but if they do, they need to be under the strictest regulations.

nocoolnamesleft · 21/04/2025 13:51

Baxdream · 21/04/2025 08:34

I’ve recently had antibiotics for a chest infection and was told to keep out of the sun. Not sure of their name but you take 2 on day one and then 1 tablet for the rest of the week

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That would have been doxycycline.

Whattodo1610 · 21/04/2025 11:33

Baxdream · 21/04/2025 08:34

I’ve recently had antibiotics for a chest infection and was told to keep out of the sun. Not sure of their name but you take 2 on day one and then 1 tablet for the rest of the week

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As I said, some antibiotics do cause sun sensitivity.

Baxdream · 21/04/2025 08:34

Whattodo1610 · 18/04/2025 16:07

Penicillin doesn’t cause sun sensitivity. However, other antibiotics (especially acne ones) usually do.

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I’ve recently had antibiotics for a chest infection and was told to keep out of the sun. Not sure of their name but you take 2 on day one and then 1 tablet for the rest of the week

YourLoyalPlumOP · 20/04/2025 20:21

mainecooncatonahottinroof · 20/04/2025 18:32

Someone not having knowledge might be factual. I don't think it's particularly insulting?

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Plus you can’t know if it’s factual because you do not know my husband.

YourLoyalPlumOP · 20/04/2025 20:21

mainecooncatonahottinroof · 20/04/2025 18:32

Someone not having knowledge might be factual. I don't think it's particularly insulting?

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Well I see it as an insult

To discuss something you do not need to put someone down or insult someone. It’s that simple

mainecooncatonahottinroof · 20/04/2025 18:32

YourLoyalPlumOP · 20/04/2025 17:17

To say neither me or my husband has knowledge? That’s not an insult?

come on…

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Someone not having knowledge might be factual. I don't think it's particularly insulting?

YourLoyalPlumOP · 20/04/2025 17:17

mainecooncatonahottinroof · 20/04/2025 15:16

That is neither!!

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To say neither me or my husband has knowledge? That’s not an insult?

come on…

CheeseAndHamToastieAndCrisps · 20/04/2025 15:56

I drove through a less nice part of my town yesterday and there were definitely a few sunbed shops.

Hope you’re ok OP.

mainecooncatonahottinroof · 20/04/2025 15:16

YourLoyalPlumOP · 20/04/2025 15:04

Once you insult youve immediately lost the argument.

you should be able to have a discussion without eh need for names and insults.

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That is neither!!

YourLoyalPlumOP · 20/04/2025 15:04

AppleDumplingWithCustard · 16/04/2025 23:07

Your husband clearly lacks knowledge too!

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Once you insult youve immediately lost the argument.

you should be able to have a discussion without eh need for names and insults.

ThisFluentBiscuit · 20/04/2025 12:33

TheFormidableMrsC · 19/04/2025 17:13

There is one that has recently opened in my semi rural location in Herts. I thought it was an odd place to open one to be honest but it’s very busy. It’s not something I’d ever do but there is clearly a demand.

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Awful to read that this sunbed shop is busy. I don't know why on earth they're still legal, considering what we know about sunbathing and cancer. But I guess it's the same with smoking, and it's still legal.

TheFormidableMrsC · 19/04/2025 17:13

PourCream · 19/04/2025 14:00

I expect they exist in areas where there is a demand for them. There are certainly none near my home in London.

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There is one that has recently opened in my semi rural location in Herts. I thought it was an odd place to open one to be honest but it’s very busy. It’s not something I’d ever do but there is clearly a demand.

NewAgeNewMe · 19/04/2025 14:02

How are you feeling @SansaStark90

PourCream · 19/04/2025 14:00

faerietales · 17/04/2025 08:49

Why would anyone lie about seeing a sunbed shop?

I know they still exist as I’ve seen them multiple times in the past but not recently and certainly not in our local area. I’m sure they exist in larger towns or cities but they’re not something I look out for or pay any attention to, really.

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I expect they exist in areas where there is a demand for them. There are certainly none near my home in London.

Summertimeblahness · 18/04/2025 17:26

How are you feeling @SansaStark90 ?

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