How long should you go to the solarium?
There are no recommendations for the duration of a visit to the solarium. Since the solarium is harmful to health, no matter how short or long a visit is, no duration can be recommended. The shorter the visit and the lower the radiation dose, the better it is for your health.
How many times a week can I go to the solarium?
There are no recommendations for the number of visits to a solarium in one week. Since a strong health risk is to be assumed, the number of visits should be as low as possible. More than 50 visits per year should be strictly avoided, of which there should be no more than one visit per week. However, the recommendation speaks for an absolute renunciation.
Solarium against acne
The solarium cannot help with acne. It can make the situation even worse and lead to further skin diseases and damage. Therefore, visiting a solarium cannot be recommended in case of acne.
In some cases, acne vulgaris can be treated with phototherapy or laser therapy. However, an individual therapy scheme must be worked out. The recommendations for this are not yet standardized.
Phototherapy can have a positive influence on the inflammatory activity in acne. However, it is currently not a first-line therapy.
- Photodynamic therapy for acne
- Home remedy for acne
Does sunscreen in a solarium make sense?
It makes no sense to use sunscreen in a solarium. The high and direct UV radiation in combination with cosmetics and sun cream can lead to photoallergic or phototoxic reactions of the skin, therefore one should generally avoid it. Such reactions can manifest themselves as itching, eczema and skin rash. If such symptoms occur after a visit to a solarium, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist immediately.
How can I enhance the tan in the solarium?
There are various lotions and tanning oils that can enhance the tan while sunbathing. Some tanning studios also recommend dietary supplements, usually with the ingredient beta-carotene, to enhance the tan. In principle the following applies: Also dermatologically tested products can lead to photoallergic reactions when used in tanning studios. Skin rash and eczema, as well as itching, can be the result. Therefore, one should avoid the use of such products if possible.
