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Is It Safe To Have Tanning Inspite Of Being On Medicines For Scabies Infection?

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Posted on Sat, 13 Sep 2014
Question: 2 nights ago I treated myself for scabies I'm still itchy but not nearly as bad me and my boyfriend cleaned the house really good and washed all stuff in hot and warm water so I feel like the treatment is/may be working but I'm wondering if I can XXXXXXX In the tanning bed at all??? I have a wedding to attend in a week and I really want to I just want to be safe...
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Best to avoid for a while at least- till recovery

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. As you must be well aware ma'am, numerous people have reported contracting scabies after visiting tanning salons which is why majority of them are best avoided. But from my experience, there are a few in every area that are well-reputed and are considered safe as they pay extra attention to hygiene and even clean their tanning beds with chemicals that help eliminate all risks to contracting scabies.

In conclusion, I would either suggest you find a place you can trust or completely avoiding visiting a tanning salon as it is certainly not worth the trouble ma'am. I would rather you attend the wedding untanned than not attend the wedding at all due to symptoms of scabies.

I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you. Wishing you good health always.

Best wishes.
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Is It Safe To Have Tanning Inspite Of Being On Medicines For Scabies Infection?

Brief Answer: Best to avoid for a while at least- till recovery Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. As you must be well aware ma'am, numerous people have reported contracting scabies after visiting tanning salons which is why majority of them are best avoided. But from my experience, there are a few in every area that are well-reputed and are considered safe as they pay extra attention to hygiene and even clean their tanning beds with chemicals that help eliminate all risks to contracting scabies. In conclusion, I would either suggest you find a place you can trust or completely avoiding visiting a tanning salon as it is certainly not worth the trouble ma'am. I would rather you attend the wedding untanned than not attend the wedding at all due to symptoms of scabies. I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you. Wishing you good health always. Best wishes.