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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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paddyclampster · 16/04/2025 17:24

If it was yesterday, you’re probably over the worst. Plenty of water and aftersun! And never go on them again!

Blackdow · 16/04/2025 17:23

Are you home alone? Maybe ignore my last post and call 111 to get their advice!

nomas · 16/04/2025 17:23

Is this sunbed in your house?

KimberleyClark · 16/04/2025 17:23

These things need banning.

Watermill · 16/04/2025 17:21

I can’t believe you were allowed 20 minutes!?

I think you should seek medical advice.

Amba1998 · 16/04/2025 17:19

20 mins??? Jeez 9 mins is considered hardcore

ScarletWitchM · 16/04/2025 17:19

Even when I used to use sunbeds when I was younger and was an experienced user (& I have olive skin & tan well) I would never ever do 20mins. 8-10 mins was the max I would do and most of the time I did about 5-6 mins. Did the salon ask you about your experience on summers and your skin type etc? They should do this and advise you how long to use for and what creams to use etc

Hollietree · 16/04/2025 17:19

If you are shaking I would worry that your body has gone into shock. I would call 111 for advice.

Blackdow · 16/04/2025 17:19

You’re only meant to be in there for a few minutes. Who allowed you to do 20 minutes?
You’ve spent the equivalent of 4 or 5 hours in direct, strong sunlight without any skin protection. You will be burnt.

Do you feel unwell? Any sickness?

Drinks plenty of water or isotonic drinks, and I’d suggest actually just getting into a tepid/cool shower and staying in there. Take paracetamol.

Waterlilysunset · 16/04/2025 17:16

20 mins bloody hell. I don’t agree with them but from historical use years ago you start at 3 mins

clinellwipe · 16/04/2025 17:15

I didn’t know twenty minutes was even legal (assuming you were in a tanning salon and not using a home one). Agree that it sounds like sunstroke … stay hydrated and make sure you’re weeing as normal. Go to ED if you have a fever or high heart rate etc

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 16/04/2025 17:14

By "sunbed" do you mean the UV light ( or whatever they are ) rather than out in the sun.
Was this a salon or a sunbed at home or a friends house?

I think you need to treat yourself skin as you would a burn so tepid water to begin the cooling and healing.
If it was a salon did they give you any advice on post care?@

way2serious · 16/04/2025 17:14

How did the staff at the salon allow you to do 20 minutes for your first time! You should always build up very gradually. 20 minutes is a long time on a sun bed!
it sounds as though you may have ‘sun stroke’ and need to treat yourself accordingly. Lots of fluids, aloe Vera type cream to soothe the burning, cool baths or showers, etc

fourelementary · 16/04/2025 17:11

Sounds like you could have sunstroke. Is your heart rate okay? Drink plenty of water today and if you feel very unwell seek medical advice.

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