Positive effects of solarium on the skin
Most often, the solarium is visited in the cold season, when it is not possible to get a natural tan. There is a widespread belief among women that ultraviolet radiation burns away acne. But experts say that UV rays dry out acne and with the right approach you can get rid of acne and post-acne. This is possible due to the antibacterial effects of ultraviolet radiation. After visiting a solarium, the number of bacteria and harmful microorganisms is significantly reduced, which reduces the likelihood of new acne. In addition, due to changes in skin tone, post-acne marks become less pronounced.
This beneficial effect of solarium can be included in the comprehensive fight against acne and post-acne. Also, in solving this problem, following a special diet (excluding smoked meats, sweets, spices, and fatty foods from the menu), using anti-acne cosmetics and medications (medicines are taken only as prescribed by the attending physician) will be useful.
In northern countries, a solarium is necessary not only to get rid of acne, but also to combat such ailments as winter depression. However, when attending tanning sessions, it is recommended to strictly follow safety precautions: use moisturizer and wear glasses.
Diagnostics
It is possible to determine whether the cause of an allergy is actually a visit to a solarium using a special photo test.
The essence of this method is short-term irradiation of a certain area of the skin with ultraviolet rays.
If signs of an allergic reaction appear in this area, then the phototest can be considered positive. Additional diagnostic methods include general clinical and biochemical blood tests.
After diagnosing an allergy to ultraviolet radiation, treatment of this disease should begin, first of all, with a complete cessation of visits to the solarium, as well as limiting exposure of the skin to sunlight. Allergy to ultraviolet radiation can be treated using the following methods:
Drugs
The basis of drug treatment for ultraviolet allergy is the use of anti-inflammatory, antihistamine and local glucocorticoid drugs. Topical application of zinc ointment, Diclofenac in the form of a gel, and Fluorocort (glucocorticoid ointment) has a good effect.
Before using medications for internal and external use, you should consult a dermatologist to avoid side effects.
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Traditional methods
Traditional methods of treating ultraviolet allergies have proven to be no worse than conservative drug therapy. Traditional medicine successfully fights the characteristic manifestations of an allergic reaction (itching, redness, swelling and rash).
The most effective folk methods include:
- To relieve swelling and inflammation, cabbage leaf applications should be made. To do this, you must first lightly beat the cabbage leaf to ensure the release of juice, and apply it to the affected area of the skin;
- To eliminate redness and rash, you can use compresses of grated cucumber or potatoes. This compress should be kept for no more than 40 minutes;
- Baths with the addition of decoctions of medicinal herbs have a good local and general strengthening effect. For these purposes, a decoction of walnut, linden, birch, chamomile flowers, and celandine herbs is suitable.
Negative effects of solarium
If the rules of procedure in a solarium are not followed, ultraviolet radiation can negatively affect the condition of the skin and even cause acne. Many girls are interested in whether solarium always causes acne? Experts say that this reaction of the body to ultraviolet radiation is individual, so in some people it eliminates acne, while in others it can provoke their appearance. Simply neglecting the use of special products with SPF filters or the recommended duration of the procedure can cause new acne on the skin of the face and body.
In this case, the appearance of new acne on the body is noted some time after tanning. This aggravation is due to the fact that under the influence of ultraviolet radiation the skin becomes rougher, and its top layer dies and clogs the pores. As a result, new acne may appear. In order to avoid such a situation, you need to carefully ensure that the pores do not become clogged. To do this, it is necessary to maintain hygiene and regularly cleanse the skin, using anti-inflammatory and cleansing masks.
To eliminate the likelihood of developing acne after solarium, dermatologists and cosmetologists recommend taking a shower 2-3 hours after the procedure, using soft scrubs or body peels. This simple method will cleanse the skin of dead cells and will be a good prevention of acne after tanning.
Diagnosis of the disease
In the event that an allergy to a solarium occurs, the allergen can be determined using a photo test. To do this, small areas of the skin are irradiated with ultraviolet light, followed by evaluation of the result.
Photoallergic dermatitis is diagnosed by performing an allergy patch test.
To determine photoallergic toxicoderma, special diagnostics are usually not required. In this case, anamnesis and laboratory tests of blood and urine tests are important. As an additional method, a blood biochemistry test may be prescribed.
Recommendations for visiting the solarium
To ensure that the effect of a solarium is only positive - the skin is covered with an even, beautiful tan, and acne does not appear, you should follow a number of simple recommendations. These include the following:
— the first session in the solarium should last no longer than 3 minutes. In this way, you can monitor the body's reaction to UV rays. If there is no negative reaction, you can gradually increase the duration of the session;
— you can do the procedure in a solarium no more than twice a week. Neglecting this recommendation may negatively affect the condition of the skin;
— before the procedure, it is necessary to apply cosmetics containing sunscreen filters to the skin;
- during the procedure, you should protect your eyes, hair and chest using special means;
— a few days before the procedure, you should avoid peeling and scrubbing the body; — after solarium, the skin should be lubricated with nourishing cream or milk.
Proper use of solarium in the fight against acne
Most people believe that if you go to the solarium longer and more often, your acne will go away faster. However, this is a misconception. In order for the solarium to help get rid of acne on the face and other parts of the body, it is important to visit it in doses. In addition, it is recommended to consult with a dermatologist before starting ultraviolet procedures. The time of each solarium session depends on the type of skin and how the skin reacts to ultraviolet rays. Usually, to check the skin's reaction to the tanning procedure, 3 minutes is enough for the first time. If after the first short procedure there are no negative consequences, you can increase the duration of the session with each subsequent procedure.
When visiting a solarium, it is worth remembering that with such procedures you need to observe moderation: a strongly contrasting tan color compared to your own skin color can negatively affect the condition of the skin, as a result of which cancer cells sometimes begin to form. There are also situations in which tanning does not get rid of acne, but on the contrary, in a person with healthy, clean skin, it provokes the formation of new ones.
Why is this happening? This is primarily due to the fact that ultraviolet rays that penetrate the skin cause it to harden, due to which the cells located in the upper layers of the skin die. Subsequently, these cells clog the pores and lead to the formation of acne. To avoid this negative consequence, it is recommended to visit a steam room or sauna after the procedure. Such conditions must be observed especially in the cold season, when the exfoliation of dead cells occurs slowly, which slows down the full development of young cells.
Contraindications to the procedure
Before going to the solarium, you should make sure that there are no contraindications to this procedure. Experts identify a number of cases in which it is better to avoid tanning in a solarium, namely:
- hypersensitive skin;
- there are many freckles, moles or age spots on the surface of the skin;
— genetic predisposition to cancer;
- purulent and inflamed lesions on the skin;
— diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- period of bearing a child and breastfeeding;
- period of menstruation;
- age under 14 years.
Ideally, get a consultation with a dermato-cosmetologist before going to the solarium. Only a qualified specialist can predict the skin's reaction to a solarium depending on the individual characteristics of a person. If necessary, the doctor may prescribe additional tests to diagnose the patient’s health condition.
Allergy symptoms
Allergy to tanning beds is a type of dermatosis, so its symptoms may resemble this disease. The most frequently noted:
- increased dryness and flaking of the skin;
- erythema;
- hyperemic rashes;
- swelling;
- sometimes papules with purulent contents may appear;
- severe itching and burning of the affected area of the skin.
Symptoms of an allergy to tanning beds are most often observed in the area where the skin is affected (chest, neck, face). In mild cases of the disease, symptoms may disappear on their own after 2-3 days, otherwise highly qualified assistance from specialists is required.
What to do if acne appears after tanning?
If acne appears on the skin after visiting a solarium, then the same treatment methods are used as usual. Experts advise using drugs that have an anti-inflammatory effect. They can be in the form of gel, cream, ointment, lotion, tonic. Sometimes topical antibiotics may be used. However, in any case, you should visit a dermatologist so that he can prescribe adequate treatment for acne after tanning.
You can learn how to get an even and beautiful tan in a solarium from the video:
A visit to a solarium is a fairly beneficial procedure for the skin if you know about the restrictions and rules for its implementation. Following them will allow you to get a beautiful tan, improve your skin condition and improve your mood, which is also very important and useful!
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Do UV rays help with rashes on the face and back?
Even the most ancient healers noted the benefits of sunbathing and recommended it to patients with a variety of diseases, including skin diseases.
Subsequent studies have proven that the devices used in solariums have the same effect on the body as the sun's rays. They are really capable of improving the condition of the skin on the face and other parts of the body, as they have the following actions:
- antibacterial and disinfectant - reduces the activity of pathogenic microorganisms and gets rid of the root cause of acne;
- promote the production of vitamin D;
- give the skin a beautiful, even tan;
- suppress the activity of the sebaceous glands, less sebum is produced.
But it is worth noting that ultraviolet light does not burn pimples, but only dries them and the skin in the area where they are localized. It stops intradermal inflammatory processes, therefore, with regular solarium sessions, you can really get rid of acne.
