Why do some people get white spots/stripes after tanning?
There are several reasons why white spots or white stripes become noticeable, on the body, once the tanning process begins. In the event you are tanning in a “bed”, white spots/stripes can be a result of a lack of oxygen to your pressure points, that come in contact with the tanning bed acrylic (those who sleep in tanning beds often get these white areas). There is a simple way to minimize and eliminate this condition- take your right forearm and the bottom of their right foot and push up gently for a few seconds. This will relieve pressure on the right hand side of their body, allowing their skin to breathe for a few moments, then repeat with their left side. Remember it is best to alternate your positions when tanning. Patches of skin which do not tan could be the result of genetic determination. The melanocytes in that certain area may simply not be efficient at producing melanin. One common reason is vitiligo, which is characterized by irregularly shaped white patches of skin, surr
