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Q: One of my friends developed a few white spots when she first started tanning. Can you explain what they might be? --Irene Schilling Naples, Fla. A: Tinea versicolor is one of the most common skin conditions that cause white spots. It is a form of naturally occurring skin yeast that usually thrives in oily areas of the ...
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Inbox Q: My mom is 67 years old and has never had a mammogram. Why do some women have difficulty getting into the practice of yearly exams? --Paula DiPasquale Richmond, Va. A: A study conducted by the National Cancer Institute showed that many women age 65 and older have false impressions about the need for a mammogram. One explanation ...
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Inbox Q: Can you get sunburned in a high-pressure bed? --Margaux Williams Aztec, N.M. A: There is a possibility of overexposure in a high-pressure sunbed though rather remote, since almost all UVB rays or "burning rays" are filtered out. Filters never should be cracked or broken! If they appear to be, contact your salon operator immediately. Tanners can experience ...
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Inbox Tanning Questions Q: It's summer, and I want to get a golden tan. Is there a difference between tanning indoors vs. outdoors? A: The summer months often are associated with outdoor tanning because people put on their tanning lotions and lay in the hot sun for hours. While this sometimes can offer quicker tanning results, it also can ...
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Inbox Ask Stuart Q: The tanning salon I go to has a lot of different tanning beds. How do I pick which type of unit is the best for me and should I use more than one type? Irene Rinehart Odessa, Texas A: Before deciding which bed to use, it is important to be skin typed and outline your ...
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