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What Causes Pricking Sensation In Lower Leg While Using Tanning Bed?

I have been going to the tanning bed for years just mainly right before summer to get a base tan for when i am out in the sun all the time and do not burn. however, here recently, i havent changed anything, i use the same lotion everytime, go for the same time, lay in the same bed, and here recently after about a minute of being in the tanning bed i get a needle prick feeling all up the lower parts of my legs.. and then for the rest of the night i have red dots all over my lower legs but by the next morning they are gone.. i dont understand?
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Hello,

You have been using tanning bed for years and presently you are experiencing needle prick feeling in the lower parts of the legs. You also get red dots all over the lower leg that disappear after a couple of hours. You are experiencing the side effects of long term indoor tanning. Indoor tanning may affect the neurological system and nerves, causing needle prick sensations. The intensity of the UV radiation from tanning beds may cause side effects in long run.

It may damages the skin, it may cause pre mature aging of the skin, and may make it prone to skin cancer. It may also cause eye damage and suppressed immune system. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a dermatologist. You may be referred to a neurologist for further study. Get NCV test, blood workout, required imaging tests and biopsy if needed to detect the pathology causing you symptoms. You will be treated accordingly. Neglect may lead to worsening of the situation. Get treated at the earliest.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pricking Sensation In Lower Leg While Using Tanning Bed?

Hello, You have been using tanning bed for years and presently you are experiencing needle prick feeling in the lower parts of the legs. You also get red dots all over the lower leg that disappear after a couple of hours. You are experiencing the side effects of long term indoor tanning. Indoor tanning may affect the neurological system and nerves, causing needle prick sensations. The intensity of the UV radiation from tanning beds may cause side effects in long run. It may damages the skin, it may cause pre mature aging of the skin, and may make it prone to skin cancer. It may also cause eye damage and suppressed immune system. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a dermatologist. You may be referred to a neurologist for further study. Get NCV test, blood workout, required imaging tests and biopsy if needed to detect the pathology causing you symptoms. You will be treated accordingly. Neglect may lead to worsening of the situation. Get treated at the earliest. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician