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tanning with bad skin

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pippab2000 · 09/07/2025 16:54

i need advice nothing works i just want to fake tan!!!!i have always suffered with eczema however it has worsened a lot since February 25. i fake tan regularly and now i find my fake tan will not stick at all. i have these white speckles that are only visible when i put the fake tan on as i do not have a natural tan. i have many dry patches and sensitive skin that no matter how much i moisturise and exfoliate stay dry and wont let tan stick to it. i have tried moisturiser under my tan and different tans as i thought maybe the tan formula changed, ive tried lotion tans but no look. it will only stick to certain areas on my body and it will stick when its wet and freshly applied but when i wash it off the colour doesn't stick and it immediately looks patchy. it also changes position and has spread to more areas in my body. I'm beginning to think i have maybe psoriasis as well as worsened eczema. could this possibly be a gut related issue affecting my skin. I'm going to the doctors next week however not expecting much as normally not much help. i used to be prescribed e45 when i was younger however my eczema was not severe. my dad also struggles with eczema and patches of skin lighter then the rest as they specs don't tan however his tan is natural. could this also be stress related as ive been under a lot lately and experienced more spots. how do i fix this and my tan.

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NewbieSM · 10/07/2025 05:31

Honestly I know you don’t want to hear it but stop fake tanning. Clearly you have highly sensitive skin and are experiencing an eczema flare up so tan won’t be helping that plus it looks crap and patchy so I would lay off until your skin clears up. Maybe try salt water/swim in the ocean?

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