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Tanning dependence or tanorexia (a portmanteau of tanning and anorexia) is a syndrome where an individual appears to have a physical or psychological dependence on sunbathing or the use of ultraviolet (UV) tanning beds to darken the complexion of the skin.
Tanorexia, also known as tanning dependence, is a syndrome that involves a physical or psychological dependence on sunbathing or UV tanning beds. Individuals with tanorexia have a compulsive desire to maintain an extremely dark tan, similar to the obsession with being thin in anorexia.
- DictionaryTan·o·rex·i·a/ˌtanəˈreksēə/
noun
- 1. an obsessive desire to acquire and maintain a suntan, by natural or artificial methods. informal
Tanorexia refers to an unhealthy obsession with tanning, often driven societal beauty standards and the desire for a bronzed complexion. It can have serious physical and mental health consequences, including an increased risk of skin cancer, premature aging, anxiety, low self-esteem, and body dysmorphia.
Apr 20, 2010 · Tanorexia: Beyond cancer, indoor tanning makes you a bronzing junkie. Attention cast of Jersey Shore: Turns out not only do tanning beds skyrocket your Melanoma risk (The World Health...
Tanorexia, or tanning dependence, is a condition characterized by a compulsive desire to maintain an extremely dark tan[^merriam-webster]. This obsession with tanning can lead to serious health consequences, including an increased risk of skin cancer, burns, premature aging, and eye damage[^wikipedia].
Feb 2, 2024 · Symptoms of tanorexia. Some of the symptoms associated with tanning addiction are: 1. The state of constant alert is related to the degree of tanning that is maintained. 2. Anxiety related to how...
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Aug 26, 2015 · August 26, 2015. Tanorexia: when getting a tan becomes an addiction. On a warm August evening in Madrid a steady stream of tanned customers parade out of a tanning salon—even in sunny Spain, the...