Used tanning bed. Should I see a derm DR

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Asked for Male, 27 Years

I am a 27 year old M. My skin tone is level 3. In College, I UV bed tanned for 5-6 mins (not 20 mins) several times to build a color before summer to prevent sunburn on 1st exposure to the sun. I probably did this 30 times over the years. (once a week in the spring for a couple months). I quit when I learned that even though I reduced the session time to 5 mins, the UV doses still adds up. Should I see a dermatologist? I don't have any new moles or rapid changes. What age might I develop CA?

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Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist 20 yrs exp Raipur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Manoj Agarwala

Dermatologist 20 yrs exp Raipur

Thanks for the query. This presentation can be seen with many diseases. This is a limited information to make precise recommendations. The best option is to consult a Dermatologist to understand the condition. A thorough evaluation if necessary should be done. Hope it helps you.

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