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Old 05-10-2002, 10:06 PM   #8 (permalink)
Sheila in Minnesota
 
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Response~ Thanks for your quick reply Dr. Cyr:

The distinction between the warning words of "Over Exposure" and "Exposure" in relation to the skin type receiving the exposure is ultimately important, as is any statement that leads the reader to assume the appropriate level of danger or safety of a action or product.

One slice of cheese cake will not cause a heart attack . . . . 200 slices (over exposure to cheese cake) certainly may contribute to this health hazard. I am a firm believer in the English Language. Misleading statements either overly cautious or not cautious enough will not help in the matters at hand. We need to remove the confusion and state the facts.

One of the reasons I am so adamant about these services being provided in Professional Salons Only is that Gym Tanners, Home Tanners and those that have Tanning units available as coin operated units in apartment buildings are not being monitored by those trained to evaluate the proper skin type and follow a moderate program of exposure.

It also brings us to your next point regarding food and drug photosensitivity and the word "Temporarily". I believe that with any chemical changes within the human body ~ these sensitivity issues may in fact be only Temporary - - - both in longevity of the symptoms and in the actual continued occurrences. So, it is possible that with repeated moderate exposures and a consistent blood level of the Rx that a person may not need to discontinue the medication in order to be symptom free. A professional tanning salon uses the information to follow an appropriate course.

Again ~ I know there are issues that will escape my grasp, but on the need to avoid misrepresentations of the facts, I think we can all agree that working hard on these issues can only benefit us all.

Look forward to your thoughts on this.

Sincerely,

Sheila Mensching
Golden Tan Salon ~ Como
1021 Bandana Blvd. East #111
Saint Paul, MN 55108
651-645-9267

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