what causes the white spots - tanTALK

rick doody · 08-15-2001, 10:47 AM

I have looked everywhere for the answer! Any-one know? Thanks, Mary[list]

Blondie · 08-17-2001, 09:54 AM

there are a number of reasons why, take your pick:Tinea Versicolor - a harmless fungus that lives on the skin's surface that absorbs UV light that would normally penetrate the skin. It can be treated, for example by the Body Drench product Wipe Out, Arrest Sun Spot Remover, etc....Some customers will have white patches that won't tan period - if they've tried everything & nothing helps, chalk it up to geneticsIf the spots are around the shoulder blades, above the buttocks - these could be merely pressure points from the body while they lie in the bed. Suggest the customer to periodically shift their positon in the bed while tanning.Certain medications will blotch or cause uneven pigmentation of the skin - example Birth Control Pills. You'll just have to go over this with the customer.

BOBER96 · 08-17-2001, 10:16 AM

In regards to the Tinea Versicolor, please remember that the source of the problem has to be treated, which is usually the hair/scalp. Selsun Blue used for 2 weeks to shampoo with and wash the spot(s) with will help immensly (if it is indeed Tinea Versicolo)

Becky · 12-04-2001, 03:00 AM

bump

Chippp · 12-04-2001, 02:53 PM

Tinea Versicolor can be spread from infected people and the surfaces or other things like combs they have come in contact with.
If someone uses the tanning bed ahead of you and the fungus is not killed when the bed cleaning you can catch it.
I prefer booth tanning it eliminates this risk.

Malibu_Stacey · 12-04-2001, 06:18 PM

I did not think white spots were contageous. Does anyone else have information on this?

Stacey

roger · 12-04-2001, 06:55 PM

If you have the fungus you can put your hair scalp and skin on drugs with Selsen Blue or you can use Bionutrient Cleanser and Scalp therapy by NIOXIN.
Hair Dressers use barbicide for a reason and this is one of them. Ask your hair dresser how often they change there Barbicide jar. Because if they don't change it daily you are at risk.
If they use NIOXIDE by NIOXIN it needs only to be changed every three days.

www.nioxin.com

Shannon_tyh · 12-07-2001, 10:27 PM

Bober, be careful about the Selsun Blue treatment. My best friend tried to treat hers with the Selsun Blue and wound up having a second degree chemical burn to her skin. She was in real bad shape. This treatment will work on some people but not everyone.

darktanman · 12-09-2001, 04:55 PM

I have a friend whos back is covered with them. She has long hair.

BooBop · 12-10-2001, 05:45 PM

Has your friend tried any of the medication ointments for this? If so, what and did it solve the problem?

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08-15-2001, 10:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
rick doody Join Date: Aug 11 2001 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	I have looked everywhere for the answer! Any-one know? Thanks, Mary[list]

08-17-2001, 09:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Blondie Join Date: Jun 25 2001 Posts: 96 Rep Power: 0	there are a number of reasons why, take your pick:Tinea Versicolor - a harmless fungus that lives on the skin's surface that absorbs UV light that would normally penetrate the skin. It can be treated, for example by the Body Drench product Wipe Out, Arrest Sun Spot Remover, etc....Some customers will have white patches that won't tan period - if they've tried everything & nothing helps, chalk it up to geneticsIf the spots are around the shoulder blades, above the buttocks - these could be merely pressure points from the body while they lie in the bed. Suggest the customer to periodically shift their positon in the bed while tanning.Certain medications will blotch or cause uneven pigmentation of the skin - example Birth Control Pills. You'll just have to go over this with the customer.

08-17-2001, 10:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
BOBER96 Join Date: Oct 17 2000 Posts: 905 Rep Power: 24	In regards to the Tinea Versicolor, please remember that the source of the problem has to be treated, which is usually the hair/scalp. Selsun Blue used for 2 weeks to shampoo with and wash the spot(s) with will help immensly (if it is indeed Tinea Versicolo)

12-04-2001, 03:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Becky Waiting Confirmation Join Date: May 7 2001 Posts: 1,006 Rep Power: 0	bump

12-04-2001, 02:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chippp Join Date: Apr 19 2001 Posts: 2,262 Rep Power: 24	Tinea Versicolor can be spread from infected people and the surfaces or other things like combs they have come in contact with. If someone uses the tanning bed ahead of you and the fungus is not killed when the bed cleaning you can catch it. I prefer booth tanning it eliminates this risk.

12-04-2001, 06:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Malibu_Stacey Join Date: Jun 18 2001 Posts: 721 Rep Power: 23	I did not think white spots were contageous. Does anyone else have information on this? Stacey

12-04-2001, 06:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
roger Join Date: Oct 22 2001 Posts: 114 Rep Power: 23	If you have the fungus you can put your hair scalp and skin on drugs with Selsen Blue or you can use Bionutrient Cleanser and Scalp therapy by NIOXIN. Hair Dressers use barbicide for a reason and this is one of them. Ask your hair dresser how often they change there Barbicide jar. Because if they don't change it daily you are at risk. If they use NIOXIDE by NIOXIN it needs only to be changed every three days. www.nioxin.com

12-07-2001, 10:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Shannon_tyh Join Date: Nov 16 2001 Posts: 261 Rep Power: 23	Bober, be careful about the Selsun Blue treatment. My best friend tried to treat hers with the Selsun Blue and wound up having a second degree chemical burn to her skin. She was in real bad shape. This treatment will work on some people but not everyone.

12-09-2001, 04:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
darktanman Join Date: Nov 7 2001 Posts: 214 Rep Power: 23	I have a friend whos back is covered with them. She has long hair.

12-10-2001, 05:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	Has your friend tried any of the medication ointments for this? If so, what and did it solve the problem?

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