Tanning addiction

Tanorexie (German: tanning addiction ) is considered by some German experts the exaggerated desire the skin to tan excessively called. The term is composed of the English term to tan ( tan ) and anorexia ( anorexia ), which parallels with disturbed and distorted self-image are emphasized by anorexics.

There have been few scientific studies on the exaggerated Solari use. In the English-language publications it is known as indoor tanning dependency or addiction. Thus, there could be a corresponding, non- substance-related addiction. A general recognition as a disease entity is still pending.

Those affected are the " perfect tan " seek and define their ideal of beauty over heavily tanned skin. Your desire for body tan on this climb a normal and healthy level. They are afraid to be too pale and therefore unattractive, and therefore tan as often and intensely, both in the sun and with the aid of frequent visits to tanning salons, and this fear remains even when installed objectively very strong browning and to lead that the skin needs to be more and more tanned.

Possible consequence risks are premature skin aging, skin changes such as pigmentation (skin patches ), skin cancer and tooth loss due to excessive heating.

Dermatologists and cancer help clarify

Given still a lack of large studies Tanorexie the German Cancer Aid and the Consortium have Dermatological Prevention (ADP) in 2013 a permanent information campaign about " skin cancer caused by UV rays " started. Citizens are warned by preventing fonts and free information from the cancer consequences that causes extreme, compulsive tanning of the skin.

The Chairman of the Working Group on Dermatological Prevention (ADP ), Professor Dr. Eckhard Breitbart, called the context of ultraviolet radiation and diseases of malignant melanoma Malignant Melanoma, as proven. The risk of double it if tanning beds are even used up to the age of 35 years regularly in the month. " Tanning addicts but go weekly, in extreme cases, a day to the solarium. "