Can you tan in 71 degree weather

To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Updated visitor guidelines. Top of the page. Hypothermia and Cold Temperature Exposure. Topic Overview What is hypothermia? Hypothermia occurs when the body gets cold and loses heat faster than the body can make it. What can cause hypothermia? Hypothermia can occur when you are exposed to cold air, water, wind, or rain.

What are the symptoms? Early symptoms include: Shivering. Cold, pale, or blue-gray skin. Lack of interest or concern apathy. Poor judgment. Mild unsteadiness in balance or walking. Slurred speech. Numb hands and fingers and problems performing tasks.

Late symptoms include: The trunk of the body is cold to the touch. Muscles becoming stiff. Slow pulse. Breathing that is shallow and slower. Weakness or sleepiness.

Loss of consciousness. What can happen from hypothermia? Who is at risk for hypothermia? Anyone can get hypothermia. How is it treated? Related Information Cold Temperature Exposure. It can also cause cancerous growths, some of which can be fatal if left unchecked.

It is important to remember, then, that tanning is actually a very slight form of burning to the skin. Doing it too much can lead to disastrous effects, even to death.

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Updated March 24, A review of the use of tanning beds as a dermatological treatment. Dermatol Ther Heidelb. Indoor Tanning Association closing letter. April 20, Federal Trade Commission.