itchy skin after tanning...

x3sweetascanbe · 02-16-2004, 03:12 AM

whenever i go tanning, although i don't use accelerator with tingle in it, i end up with red bumps and extremely itchy palms and bottoms of my feet. occasionally, the bumps and itchiness occur on my legs and arms as well. i can't figure out what this could be. i guess its a rash? i don't even know. well this "rash" lasts up to a week. once the itching stops my skin is VERY dry and whenever i shower it peels off my palms. i love being tan and i'm desperate to find out what it is and what i'm doing wrong. any ideas or advice would be appreciated.

also, the first time i went tanning i used a tingle, and the same thing happened but much worse...my entire body itched for a week and all my skin just flaked off. it was gross. is that normal? could i be allergic?

mouthybrat · 02-16-2004, 10:32 PM

Since there is no melanin in the palms of your hands or the bottom of your feet, I would think that you have suffered from a sunburn on those areas. The itching is probably due to the sunburn.

To be on the smart side, I would recommend that you visit a dermatologist. I am sure that you can find one that is "tanning salon friendly". BTW: What is your skin type?

engfant · 02-16-2004, 11:30 PM

You are burning up your skin. Stop tanning so hard.

sunkissedtan · 02-17-2004, 10:35 AM

Sounds to me that your skin is extremely dry, use a good moisturizer and use it often. This may help and like an earlier post stated, if that does not help, see a dermatologist.

Tanzabar · 02-17-2004, 11:11 AM

I agree with sunkissed your skin is to dry and thats what is causeing the itching use a good moisturizer

x3sweetascanbe · 02-22-2004, 03:22 PM

i'm olive complexion. when it itches i put aloe on my palms and feet. is there a lotion or moisturizer you'd recommend? because sometimes it will spread to my legs and arms.

NJTANMAN · 02-22-2004, 03:48 PM

I woudl use Hempz or Body drench...

Dan

mouthybrat · 02-22-2004, 06:03 PM

Your salon should have a good moisturizer for you to use. We use a private label moisturizer that we get from Dayton, Ohio. It is a really good moisturizer and is also relatively cheap. If you are interested, pm me and I will get you info on how to get it.

Sheila in Minnesota · 02-22-2004, 06:42 PM

This is a classic example of WHY this site should be shut down.

Please disregard any comments made by Jersey or the Brat.....

You need to be evaluated by a physican - period.

You should NEVER have used a stimulant unless you were an ADVANCED tanner....unless you are STANDING on the glass of the bed - you are not bloody likely to 'burn the soles of your feet like the diagnosis given here....

Your description (without giving us the exposure time) sounds like a severe sun rash....

Please do not mess around with the marooooons here and learn how to access a professional salon that CAN advise you both on skin care, tan times and appropriate products.

NJTANMAN · 02-22-2004, 06:54 PM

Quote:
On 2004-02-22 14:22, x3sweetascanbe wrote:
i'm olive complexion. when it itches i put aloe on my palms and feet. is there a lotion or moisturizer you'd recommend?

Shelia babe.. the quesion is what moisturizer do you recomend... ok on to the sun rash.. if in fact this person had a sun rash it would be highly unlikelly to come on the palms of you hands and feet and no were else. Ok so miss Professional.. I agree a stimulant should not have beed used.. but what would mosturizer do if he had a sun rash? I certanly would not worsen the situation..

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02-16-2004, 03:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
x3sweetascanbe Join Date: Feb 14 2004 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	whenever i go tanning, although i don't use accelerator with tingle in it, i end up with red bumps and extremely itchy palms and bottoms of my feet. occasionally, the bumps and itchiness occur on my legs and arms as well. i can't figure out what this could be. i guess its a rash? i don't even know. well this "rash" lasts up to a week. once the itching stops my skin is VERY dry and whenever i shower it peels off my palms. i love being tan and i'm desperate to find out what it is and what i'm doing wrong. any ideas or advice would be appreciated. also, the first time i went tanning i used a tingle, and the same thing happened but much worse...my entire body itched for a week and all my skin just flaked off. it was gross. is that normal? could i be allergic?

02-16-2004, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
mouthybrat Join Date: Nov 9 2003 Posts: 752 Rep Power: 6	Since there is no melanin in the palms of your hands or the bottom of your feet, I would think that you have suffered from a sunburn on those areas. The itching is probably due to the sunburn. To be on the smart side, I would recommend that you visit a dermatologist. I am sure that you can find one that is "tanning salon friendly". BTW: What is your skin type?

02-16-2004, 11:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
engfant FREE ENGFANTUCATION Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 9,437 Rep Power: 13	You are burning up your skin. Stop tanning so hard.

02-17-2004, 10:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
sunkissedtan Join Date: Jul 9 2003 Location: Funky Town Posts: 643 Rep Power: 7	Sounds to me that your skin is extremely dry, use a good moisturizer and use it often. This may help and like an earlier post stated, if that does not help, see a dermatologist.

02-17-2004, 11:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tanzabar Join Date: Jun 19 2003 Location: Great Neck NY Posts: 184 Rep Power: 6	I agree with sunkissed your skin is to dry and thats what is causeing the itching use a good moisturizer

02-22-2004, 03:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
x3sweetascanbe Join Date: Feb 14 2004 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	i'm olive complexion. when it itches i put aloe on my palms and feet. is there a lotion or moisturizer you'd recommend? because sometimes it will spread to my legs and arms.

02-22-2004, 03:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
NJTANMAN Join Date: Jan 6 2004 Posts: 488 Rep Power: 5	I woudl use Hempz or Body drench... Dan

02-22-2004, 06:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
mouthybrat Join Date: Nov 9 2003 Posts: 752 Rep Power: 6	Your salon should have a good moisturizer for you to use. We use a private label moisturizer that we get from Dayton, Ohio. It is a really good moisturizer and is also relatively cheap. If you are interested, pm me and I will get you info on how to get it.

02-22-2004, 06:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sheila in Minnesota Join Date: Jan 3 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,805 Rep Power: 7	This is a classic example of WHY this site should be shut down. Please disregard any comments made by Jersey or the Brat..... You need to be evaluated by a physican - period. You should NEVER have used a stimulant unless you were an ADVANCED tanner....unless you are STANDING on the glass of the bed - you are not bloody likely to 'burn the soles of your feet like the diagnosis given here.... Your description (without giving us the exposure time) sounds like a severe sun rash.... Please do not mess around with the marooooons here and learn how to access a professional salon that CAN advise you both on skin care, tan times and appropriate products.

02-22-2004, 06:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
NJTANMAN Join Date: Jan 6 2004 Posts: 488 Rep Power: 5	Quote: On 2004-02-22 14:22, x3sweetascanbe wrote: i'm olive complexion. when it itches i put aloe on my palms and feet. is there a lotion or moisturizer you'd recommend? Shelia babe.. the quesion is what moisturizer do you recomend... ok on to the sun rash.. if in fact this person had a sun rash it would be highly unlikelly to come on the palms of you hands and feet and no were else. Ok so miss Professional.. I agree a stimulant should not have beed used.. but what would mosturizer do if he had a sun rash? I certanly would not worsen the situation..

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