Citation

Faurschou A, Heydenreich J, Wulf HC. Photodermatol. Photoimmunol. Photomed. 2013; 29(1): 49-51.

Affiliation

Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Wiley)

DOI

10.1111/phpp.12009

PMID

23281697

Abstract

Sunbed exposure frequently leads to erythema of the skin but second-degree burns are unusual. We report two patients who experienced second-degree burns due to partial displacement of the filter in the facial tanner of a sunbed. This is a severe fault and calls for increased safety regulations.

Language: en