Tanning and Hair Loss
Dear Dr. Rassman,
I actually have a few questions, my first one is, can going tanning (whether in the sun or a tanning bed) cause hair loss and/or permanent damage to hair follicles?
My other question is, can seborrhoeic dermatitis cause permanent damage to hair follicles? Also, how long does seborrhoeic dermatitis usually last? I’ve been diagnosed with SD and I’ve
lost alot of eyebrow hairs and I’m curious as to how long I can expect this to go on for. Any help would be much appreciated.Thank you.
The sun nor a tan should impact hair loss directly in the short term, but long term exposure to the sun can damage the skin to the depth of the bottom of the hair follicle. You need to be evaluated by a good doctor.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis does not cause hair loss. I’ve discussed eyebrow hair loss with seborrhoeic dermatitis before — Seborrheic Dermatitis on Eyebrows.
Just before having your initial spray tan applied, you should ask the salon attendees any questions or concerns you could have. They should have the ability to either answer the questions or direct you to an individual who can. But what’s most important to remember is spray tanning booths provide you the opportunity to have that overall golden sexy tan that makes you really feel good without any of the health risks, which ought to make you feel even much better.