If you get burned from a tanning bed, is it still called a "sun-burn"?

My niece got burnt on the back of her calves while on a tanning bed and she wants to know. (I told her 14 is too young to use a tanning bed and the sun is much safer...)





Is it called a "tan-burn" or a "sun-burn"?
If you get burned from a tanning bed, is it still called a "sun-burn"?
It's still a sun burn. The tanning bulbs have similar uv rays in them as the sun. Just less of the burning rays. I used to work in one. We had to have parents signatures if someone was under 18 though. They are actually safer than the sun---it's limited time and less chances of burning (if the salon is a good one).
If you get burned from a tanning bed, is it still called a "sun-burn"?
Oh and it was a new bed, so maybe that could be why too? Report It

Reply:A fake sun burn
Reply:It is called future skin cancer.
Reply:It's still a sunburn.
Reply:i would just call it "getting burnt" and I agree I dont think a 14 year old should be tanning
Reply:No. It is called "faux crispers."
Reply:I can see a lady explaining to her husband she got a "Bed burn".. that would draw attention fast!
Reply:do you need help putting lotion on?
Reply:Fact: neither the sun or a tanning bed is a safe way to get a burn. I make it a point to only get a skin burn in bed from having sex.
Reply:A bulb burn. I used to work in one of those places, not safe at all. Actual sun for 20 minutes a day is good for you, anything beyond that is potentially dangerous.


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Reply:i dont think there is a term yet for getting a burn from the "fake n' bake" or "cancer coffin". and yea 14 is way tooooo young.
Reply:I would think....bed burn. or UV Burn
Reply:i dont know...honestly... good question
Reply:No it's not a sun-burn, it's a tan-burn. Tell your little niece to start off slowly, 10 minutes twice a week, till she builds up a good base tan. She should also use a really good lotion. Then moisturize afterward.


This from a gal who has been a tanner since 1994
Reply:umm no that's just a burn, ouch.
Reply:Yes it is referred to as a "tan-burn". A lot of people write and type it as "tan/burn". The UV rays are similar, but not the same. A tanning bed's UV rays are artificial. So sometimes you need to distinguish (if telling someone) between a regular sunburn and a tanning burn.





So let your niece no that she has a tan/burn.





Have a great day miss lady!
Reply:It is a factobake burn or an oompa loompa burn. It leaves you orange and not red. It stings quite abit but it goes away pretty quick. Of course a 14 year old should not be left alone in a tanning bed for fear that they will lose track of time and this will happen. Obviously it did. At least it is only on her calves.