HELP i cant stop itching!

eskimopie · 10-19-2004, 07:07 PM

Recently I started to tan again. I have tanned off and on for years.

Well I started using CFX and I get these itchy bumps on my arms mainly. Could I be allergic to something in the lotion or is it heat rash? please someone help me!

Rheannon

Opal · 10-20-2004, 10:10 AM

You may be sensitive to UV, especially if you haven't been exposed in a long time. Are you taking any medications that could make you sensitive to UV? Do not tan again until the bumps go away, then try tanning once without lotion for a short exposure time. If rash develops again, it's probably the UV. If not, continue to tan every other day for short exposure times and you should get over the sensitivity. Use lotion (no tingle) and STAY TAN to keep this from happening again.

engfant · 10-20-2004, 10:12 AM

Probably just starting out too hard.

shapersfitness · 10-21-2004, 05:33 PM

I would suggest just using a strictly high pressured bed 1x per week for a short session, just to build up your tolerance

shapersfitness · 10-21-2004, 05:34 PM

to be honest the same thing happens to me, but only when i lay in the real sun (beach). Its terrible, does anyone know how to prevent this

pam · 10-24-2004, 08:17 AM

Don't lay in the real sun on the beach

Sheila in Minnesota · 10-24-2004, 07:03 PM

Are we taking inner arms - or not?

is it only on the arms (not behind the knees or bikini area)?

What type of bed did you use (what is the maximum exposure time allowed) and how long did you go?

Have you tried tanning without THAT lotion?

More than likely - - - if this is not an allergic reaction to the lotion, it's simply heat rash.... Hot Spots for sensitive skin is inner arms, thighs/bikini area, neck and back of knees.....

If it's HEAT that's bugging you - - -stay the **** out of HP .... stick with lowpressure 100 watts and go slowly.

river_brat · 10-29-2004, 11:55 AM

HOnesty it might be the CFX. I gave my mom a sample of the CFX and she already had a great tan and she broke out just as you did with itching all over. I have another client have the same problem with CFX. Personaly I would try a different lotion to see if that would clear it up.

river_brat · 10-29-2004, 11:55 AM

If you like the CFX try Fiji's Electra!

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10-19-2004, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
eskimopie Join Date: Oct 16 2004 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Recently I started to tan again. I have tanned off and on for years. Well I started using CFX and I get these itchy bumps on my arms mainly. Could I be allergic to something in the lotion or is it heat rash? please someone help me! Rheannon

10-20-2004, 10:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Opal Join Date: Sep 20 2004 Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	You may be sensitive to UV, especially if you haven't been exposed in a long time. Are you taking any medications that could make you sensitive to UV? Do not tan again until the bumps go away, then try tanning once without lotion for a short exposure time. If rash develops again, it's probably the UV. If not, continue to tan every other day for short exposure times and you should get over the sensitivity. Use lotion (no tingle) and STAY TAN to keep this from happening again.

10-20-2004, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
engfant FREE ENGFANTUCATION Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 8,933 Rep Power: 12	Probably just starting out too hard.

10-21-2004, 05:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
shapersfitness Join Date: Oct 20 2004 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	I would suggest just using a strictly high pressured bed 1x per week for a short session, just to build up your tolerance

10-21-2004, 05:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
shapersfitness Join Date: Oct 20 2004 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	to be honest the same thing happens to me, but only when i lay in the real sun (beach). Its terrible, does anyone know how to prevent this

10-24-2004, 08:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
pam Police Department Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 5,036 Rep Power: 9	Don't lay in the real sun on the beach

10-24-2004, 07:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sheila in Minnesota Join Date: Jan 3 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,805 Rep Power: 7	Are we taking inner arms - or not? is it only on the arms (not behind the knees or bikini area)? What type of bed did you use (what is the maximum exposure time allowed) and how long did you go? Have you tried tanning without THAT lotion? More than likely - - - if this is not an allergic reaction to the lotion, it's simply heat rash.... Hot Spots for sensitive skin is inner arms, thighs/bikini area, neck and back of knees..... If it's HEAT that's bugging you - - -stay the **** out of HP .... stick with lowpressure 100 watts and go slowly.

10-29-2004, 11:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
river_brat I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 1 2004 Location: WEST COAST Age: 28 Posts: 1,573 Rep Power: 5	HOnesty it might be the CFX. I gave my mom a sample of the CFX and she already had a great tan and she broke out just as you did with itching all over. I have another client have the same problem with CFX. Personaly I would try a different lotion to see if that would clear it up.

10-29-2004, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
river_brat I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 1 2004 Location: WEST COAST Age: 28 Posts: 1,573 Rep Power: 5	If you like the CFX try Fiji's Electra!

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