To use a sunbed

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How bad are they?
I'm asking because finally I seem to have a solution for my horrible back acne. I cured my face spots with roaccutane a few years ago, which was a horrible med to be on, but the only thing that worked. Nothing else is working on the back at all, but the sunbeds clear it up within days.
I've had about 5 so far, about one a week for 5 mins or less. I turn off the face tanner panel and cover my face with spf 50 and a couple of towels.
First time I ran with guilt to Space NK and the health shop for all the antioxidants I could find and pumped myself full of them.

Normally, mn has lots of rampant opinions and then someone knowledgeable who works in science can come along too. Please tell me wibu to use them for this sometimes.....?

Look up basal cell carcinomas and decide goes much you really to spend years having them sliced off.

You will also age like a leather handbag.

"Works in science"... honestly, like what, at the science factory? One does not need to 'do science' nowadays to read reports and scientific papers on the effects of sunbeds.

They are known to cause melanoma. They’re illegal in some other countries because they’re very dangerous and I’m amazed they’re still legal here. I would never use one. It’s your choice but I would personally look for other treatments for acne. (I was prescribed Spironolactone from a dermatologist which worked for me).

I want a science person

Honestly don't it's much worse than normal sun and I bet ur not on it using sun protection cream!

Really, really not worth the risk! At the v least wear factor 50!

Look at blue light therapy instead. Home devices currently expensive but worth it if you're desperate.

Have you been back to a dermatologist? You really need a referral if not.

I am on my face, as every day I use factor 50.

You mean a scientist?

Or someone with scientific and evidence based knowledge?

Well that doesn't count, does it?

Won't it protect my face?
I'll have a look at blue light therapy. The NHS dermatologist was pretty poor. Privately, I know I'll be offered roaccutane again, but its really quite unpleasant to be on

Ah I sympathise. Years ago I had a boyfriend who used sunbeds to clear up his skin problems. But I think the science has moved on since then… I hope a doctor comes along shortly.

Science people:

www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/sun-uv-and-cancer/how-do-sunbeds-cause-skin-cancer

I don't know if this qualifies me as being a "science person" by your standards, but I'm scientifically educated and I'm telling you that using sunbeds for whatever reason is not worth the risk. They should be banned.

If you absolutely insist on using one, cover yourself in head to toe with factor 50 suncream.

But you really need a referral to a dermatologist for alternative treatments.

Ur face might be alright but rest of u won't be!

Honestly my mil died of skin cancer this was way back in early 90's when my husband was a small child. She liked the sun and the sun beds. The risks weren't as well known then. She left behind 2 very young children, so sad.

Sun beds are illegal here in Australia because yes, they're that bad. Anyway, growing up seeing the pigmented, sagging, wrinkly skin of people who have used sunbeds or tanned on the beach regularly for years I can assure you the end result won't be good.

Have you tried red light therapy? You can go to salons or buy at home devices.

Like Cancer Research, for example?

www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/campaign-for-us/our-campaigning-successes/sunbeds

More science:

www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/sun-uv-and-cancer/how-do-sunbeds-cause-skin-cancer

It won't protect the rest of you though will it? And skin cancer isn't limited to the face.

I do understand your distress as I also suffer with adult acne but please find alternatives to sunbeds.

Sorry @MadelineUsher, posted before I saw your reply!

Not a science person but my DD's friend used sun beds twice a week from 18 - she just had a cancer removed from her chest - she's 20 - 20!

As a skin cancer survivor I think you are being silly. Puking your guts into a bowl whilst your body is pumped full of chemo because Merkel Cell carcinoma has spread is not something to actively encourage.

Have you tried Tretinoin ? It's brilliant for clearing up the skin and fast. You can get it on prescription from the GP, it's a topical ointment.
TRETINOIN 0.05%

Benefits:

Tretinoin is a potent type of Vitamin A that works deep within the skin to help address and prevent acne.Available in multiple strengths to meet different needs, this powerful acne treatment has been clinically proven to improve breakout symptoms and prevent the development of acne.Prescription required.Tretinoin is ideal for treatment of acne vulgaris.

Do whatever you want to do, I don’t know why people feel the need to ask for permission from strangers on here to do perfectly normal things.

This solved my painful back acne
Lathered it up, let it sit on my back while I showered and rinsed it off as the last thing on my back
Had tried everything from murad to duac to oral antibiotics and figured if it was shit, it was a cheap soap to wash with

I remember when the Argos catalogue had pages full of them.