Re: Tanning Bed a word of warning, Zyrtec

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What a wonderful message. I think we all need to remember your words when we

are

down about the condition of our skin. Like you, I have seen a dramatic change

in

my skin within a short period of time. But you are right that there are more

important aspects of life, like family, friends, activities we enjoy. We need

to

keep it all in perspective.

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Tanning Bed a word of warning, Zyrtec

>Hi !!!

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>Just a quick one or maybe a long one, we shall see. Has anyone tried

>zyrtec or a similar antihistamine? If so, have you noticed a difference?

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>I am new to this group, calling from a not so pleasant Canberra,

>Australia.

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>My cea started, I believe after 8 visits to a Tanning bed some

>two years ago. My father and grandfather both were inflicted with the

>disease, other members of the family have no sign.

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>I am 37, and two years ago my face did not have a mark on it . I had a

>very dark complexion, (God only knows why I went there when I already

>had a tan) I developed problems immediately after 6-8 visits to the

>tanning bed. My skin became very flaky and marked. It wasn,t till on

>holiday 6 months later in Thailand that I noticed my face no longer

>tanned, It was of a pink colour with broken capilaries.

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>I believe my cea may have been self-inflicted or greatly

>accelerated due to the UV light and heat from the Tanning bed.

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>Has anyone experienced a similar problem??

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>I greatly feel for all of you in the support group. My condition is

>not as bad as most of you. I have yet to experience that " burning

>feeling " and really bad acne.

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>When I look in the mirror and view pictures of myself two years ago, I

>can see a change in my appearance yet the person on the inside is still

>the

>same. I often wonder how I would feel if I was in a relationship,

>would I be as self consenus? would I rush to the mirror in the morning

>to see if there had been any improvement.? What do you think?

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>cea is not about " Vanity " it is a real disease that has profound

>effects on us emotionally and physically. I ask us all to try and come

>to terms with what we are facing, it is a struggle, yet we can overcome

>this disease if we believe in ourselves.

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>We are so lucky that today we have people like Dr Nase!

>prepared to devote their time and energy to find a cure for our

>disease. Think of how we would have felt 40 -100 years ago. There was

>no Noritate or Photoderm and Dermatitis was not treated. If we hang in

>there, scince will be our saviour!!!!!! but we have to be patient and

>think of the wonderfull magic potions just around the corner.

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>I have just started my treatment. I am positive about the outcome

>and will do my best in halting its progress. I head back to Thailand

>in two weeks I hope to visit the children and adults I taught four

>years ago. (I will not travel without my Sunscreen -sun safe 30 + and

>my daggy but effective Aussie hat.)

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>If anything, my trip will be a stark reminder of how lucky I am,

>I have beautiful home, wonderful job and great friends. There is not a

>day I do not go hungry. I am learning to be thankful for

>the otherwise good health I have.

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>Lets put smiles on the faces of those you love us. Lets be positive and

>dream our days away and remember when you look in the mirror again and

>again

>and again (like I do) The relection you see is truly of someone

>remarkable.

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>Take care

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>Loads of love to all of you.

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