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Rejuv:Move to the head of the class! That was a great question.On several of the "Lupus" or "SLE" (systemic lupus erythematosus) websites, it is mentioned that UVR can be beneficial to persons suffering from this disease.McGrath, et al have published a number of papers showing that lupus can be treated very effectively with UVA1 (340 - 400 nm) wavelengths. However, the UVA2 (320-340 nm) and UVB (280 - 320 nm) wavelengths are contraindicated for lupus. Therefore, if a person suffering from lupus tans either (1) in a tanning bed, or, (2) outdoors in sunlight, their condition may worsen. When they are treated with pure UVA1 light, on the other hand, their condition dramatically improves.Therefore, we added the question about lupus in order to "screen out" a person with lupus who may INCORRECTLY think that they will improve if they tan in a tanning salon. In fact, one party has informed me (and posted on another site) that a person with lupus had a very serious reaction after tanning in their sunbeds.We have an obligation to look out for the welfare of our clients. This means (1) insisting that they use protective eyewear, (2) follow the exposure schedule guidelines in order to prevent overexposure, (3) not letting skin type 1 individuals try to tan, (4) not letting people with a sunburn tan, (5) insisting that individuals with medical conditions like lupus and skin cancer get permission from their doctor before they tan.Unfortunately, in our business, the client is not always right (if they want to do something that would be harmful).Hope this helps.Don
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