Uneven skin tones are something that many people with eczema suffer from. 

According to research, the only way to help with uneven coloring is by keeping your skin moisturized, and over time (a couple years) it should go back to normal. However, this is not a guarantee. 

Does Tanning Help Eczema?

This is a question asked by many people who suffer from eczema.

Uneven Skin Tones
For starters, one thing that might help the process or relieving your uneven skin tones is light tanning. (This is something I use to do while in high school, but have stopped shortly after graduating. My doctor actually recommended that I try it. Whenever I became self conscious of my big uneven patches on my arms and legs, I would take a trip to the tanning salon to kind of blend everything in.)

It is important to not overdue tanning regardless of whether you are in the tanning bed or out in the sun. More than 20 minutes of sun exposure can be very harmful and can cause your skin to age faster. Therefore, if you decided to try tanning to help with uneven skin tones due to eczema, limit it to about once or twice a week at no more than 10 minutes each. 

Tanning Lotion Another important factor to think about is tanning lotion. It is vital that you do plenty of research to find a hypoallergenic tanning lotion. These types of moisturizers are less likely to irritate your skin and be more eczema tolerant. I have found that the best tanning lotion for those who have eczema is: Sweedish Beauty Shea You Love Me. You can click here or the picture for more information.

Apart from uneven skin tones, the real question is, does tanning help eczema?

Tanning to Cure Eczema
It is not uncommon for doctors to prescribe light treatment or even to suggest tanning as a treatment for eczema. Technically tanning beds mimic the sun by using UVA and UVB light bulbs. The reason tanning is a questionable treatment for eczema is because of the UV rays. These have been proven to help clear up eczema dramatically. However, It is important to be aware that UV light treatment is not for everyone. These rays can burn someone with pale skin faster than it can help them.

Ask your doctor about tanning or UV light treatment for your eczema. If you have tried this treatment before, what was your experience like? Let everyone else know by leaving a comment below. Feedback is very important!