WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 1998: Re: tanning beds

Re: tanning beds

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 28 Feb 1998 22:52:37 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 27 Feb 1998, Melissa wrote: >
>Dear Womens Health Forum:
>
>I am 15 wks pregnant with my second child. I was diagnosed about 4 wks ago
>with atopic staff infection. My Dermo. Dr. has had me on the Z-pck
>antibiotic, and 2 different types of steriod creams. I have checked with my
>OB Dr and she said that that type of treatment was OK for the infection that
>I had. My Dermo., is know stating that I should go to a tanning facility to
>dry up the sores on my legs and arms but I am concerned as to the affects
>this may have on the baby. He states that there are no complications for
>this and he would not recommend it if there were. All that I plan to do is
>to tan my legs and my arms. I do not plan on resting in the bed itself. I
>am very concerned!!! Could you please give me some insight as to the
>ramifications for this type of treatment?
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Melissa

Melissa,

Tanning salons are as bad as the sun and maybe somewhat worse for the skin. There is no evidence at this time that it will adversely affect the fetus if great care is taken to avoid over-exposure since pregnant women may be much more sensitive to both the sun and tanning salons.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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