I UV bed tanned for 5-6 mins approx 30 times. No overt mole changes: should I see a derm Dr? Picture normal? (Photo)

September 4, 2017
Asked By:munchbunch in Chicago, IL

27 year old M. My skin tone is level 3. In College, I UV bed tanned for 5-6 mins (not 20 mins) several times to build color before summer to prevent sunburn on 1st exposure to the sun. I probably did this 30 times over the years. (once a week in the spring for a couple months). I quit when I learned that even though I reduced the session time to 5 mins, the UV doses still adds up. Should I see a derm Dr? I have 1 mole on my side/back that I have had for years. Does it look normal?

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