Especially in winter and spring, many people are drawn to the solarium. Because brown skin looks beautiful and healthy. But behind the beautiful appearance hides an enormous protective and repair mechanism of the skin, our largest organ of all. The risk of developing skin cancer increases with every sunbath, because the ultraviolet rays – whether … Solariums: Sunlight from the Tube
Nothing does the battered soul so well as a concentrated load of sun. The connection between sunlight and well-being was already known to the ancient Greeks and Romans. There, they tried to cure epilepsy, jaundice or asthma with sunlight. Today’s view is somewhat different: although sunlight is used therapeutically in medicine, at the same time … Solarium and Light Therapy
Regular sunbathing, whether outdoors or in a solarium, is not only enormously harmful to the skin, it can also be addictive. Dermatologists refer to this condition as tanorexia (tanning addiction). Like all addicts, so-called “tanorexics” also exhibit typical withdrawal symptoms such as nervousness, restlessness, sleep disorders or even depression if they do not tan their … Tanorexia: Addicted to the Sun and Solarium
The solarium is especially popular in the winter months, before vacation trips and as a regular tanning option for the skin. The tanning is done with artificial UV light and occurs quickly. What is a solarium? A solarium is an establishment where several sunbeds are operated. Each tanning bed has UV tubes with which the … Solarium: Treatment, Effect & Risks
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 … How long should you go to the solarium? | Solarium – What you should know
Solarium visits against neurodermatitis Neurodermatitis is a chronic recurrent disease associated with dry skin, eczema and a tendency to allergies. The skin of neurodermatitis sufferers is very sensitive and susceptible to damage. Light therapy, mostly in combination with glucocorticoids, is an established treatment option for neurodermatitis. Within the scope of light therapy the skin is … Solarium visits against neurodermatitis | Solarium – What you should know
Introduction The solarium is an artificial radiation source that imitates sunlight. Modern solariums offer different strengths of UV radiation to achieve different degrees of cosmetic skin tanning. In Germany, visits to solariums are only permitted from the age of 18 years onward upon presentation of a valid photo ID. This has to do above all … Solarium – What you should know
How can I reduce the damage? In general, we can only expressly advise against visiting the solarium. It is similar to smoking: No consumption is the best prevention. However, if a person does not want to do without the solarium, there are at least some things that can be done to reduce the damage. One … How can I reduce the damage? | Solarium – What you should know
