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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tanning_dependenceTanning dependence - Wikipedia

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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.

2. better-yourself.co.uk › tanoreciaUnderstanding Tanorexia: The Compulsive Desire for an Extreme ...

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   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.

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   Tan·o·rex·i·a

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   • 1. an obsessive desire to acquire and maintain a suntan, by natural or artificial methods. informal

   Word Origin 1980s: blend of tan1 (sense 2 of the noun) and anorexia.

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4. www.mdedge.com › dermatology › articleTANS Syndrome: Tanorexia, Anorexia, and Nonmelanoma Skin ...

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   The term tanorexia describes compulsive use of a tanning bed, a disorder often identified in White patients. This compulsion is driven by underlying psychological distress that typically correlates with another psychiatric disorder, such as anxiety, body dysmorphic disorder, or an eating disorder.

5. spiegato.com › en › what-is-tanorexiaWhat is Tanorexia? - Spiegato

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   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.

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   What is tanorexia & tanning dependence?

   • 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. Compulsive tanning may satisfy the definition of a behavioral addiction as well.

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   Are You at risk for tanorexia?

   • If you have concerns about your skin health or mental well-being, please consult with a healthcare professional. Q.What is tanorexia and who is at risk? A.Tanorexia is a compulsive desire for an extreme tan. Individuals who prioritize tanning over their health are at risk.

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   Is tanorexia a mental disorder?

   • a mental disorder wherein the afflicted person belives that one can never be too tanned. this manifests itself in the form of excessive sunning, use of sunbeds and solariums, and, in particularly unfortunate cases, extreme use of fake tan . victims of tanorexia can be identified from a leathery skin texture and/or a brown or orange complexion.

   Urban Dictionary: tanorexia

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   Why do people with tanorexia want dark tans?

   • Individuals with tanorexia have a compulsive desire to maintain an extremely dark tan, similar to the obsession with being thin in anorexia. Coined in 1989, the term “tanorexia” captures the intense need for a deep tan that some people experience [^5^].

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7. www.self.com › story › tanorexia-beyond-cancer-it-alsTanorexia: Beyond cancer, indoor tanning makes you a ... - SELF

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   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...

8. medicalxpress.com › news › 2015-08-tanorexia-tanTanorexia: when getting a tan becomes an addiction

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   Tanorexia: when getting a tan becomes an addiction. August 26 2015. On a warm August evening in Madrid a steady stream of tanned customers parade out of a tanning salon—even in sunny Spain, the...

9. robertgolding.medium.com › tanorexia-when-tanningTanorexia: When tanning becomes an obsession | by Robert ...

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   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...