Tanning Bed Rash

Proper Sanitation Fights Tanning Bed Rash
By Linda Rogers

Following a session in a tanning salon, sometimes prompts the appearance of a rash, which many claim is a tanning bed rash. While that may be the case, it also can have other origins such as a reaction of the ultraviolet light with medications.

Another condition called polymorphous light eruption, which manifests itself as itchy, red and bumpy skin, also affects some people who experience exposure to ultraviolet light. However, more often than not, a tanning bed rash comes from improper cleaning of the acrylic bed or from the person who may have used the bed before you.

There are certain requirements for the proper cleaning procedures established to maintain a high level of hygiene for tanning beds. When a person first registers at a tanning salon, a profile is to be established outlining existing rashes or skin conditions, as well as any past experiences of tanning bed rash, which may been discovered.

There have been people turned away from a professional tanning bed salon due to existing skin conditions, which operators feared may cause a tanning bed rash for subsequent users of their equipment.

There have been issues of people showing up at their doctor’s office with dermatitis, a red, itchy skin condition, after using a tanning bed. It has been found that some operators were using a diluted cleaning solution and the beds weren’t properly sanitized to prevent the development of a tanning bed rash.

Fungicides Required To Prevent Rash

When a person uses a tanning bed, they will sweat and leave some of it on the acrylic. If you have your own tanning bed at home, cleaning it immediately after each use is just as important as a commercial tanning salon keeping their beds properly sanitized to prevent the possibility of a tanning bed rash developing on later users.

Bacteria and fungus can grow quickly in the warm environment of a tanning bed and it is essential to maintain high standards of hygiene as well as cleanliness of the bed. If the bed sits unused for several days, even if cleaned after the last use, it’s recommended it be cleaned prior to using it again. That can prevent a tanning bed rash from any germs which may have developed since the last cleaning.

Most tanning salons are governed by local, county or state health department minimum requirements. Remembering these rules are the minimum for safety, not everyone working at the salon may have the same degree of concern for your safety. For your own benefit, and to avoid a tanning bed rash, ensure the cleanliness of the bed before you tan.

Author Details:
Linda Rogers, copywriter for various websites including the Tanning section of www.thatozof.com

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