Serum 25-OH Vitamin D Modulation by Sunbed Use According to EU Guideline EN 60335-2-27
Serum 25-OH Vitamin D Modulation by Sunbed Use According to EU Guideline EN 60335-2-27
Our study aims to clarify the impact of the use of a standard sunbed according to new EU guideline EN 60335-2-27 and possibly discount the positive effects of tanning beds. We plan to investigate the serum elevation of 25(OH)D under sunbed use, respecting the new recommendations for the exposure plan for different skin types according to EN 60335-2-27.
The use of a sunbed will be compared to a control group not using a sunbed in the observation period.
We will compare to baseline changes in serum vitamin D and health-related quality of life using a control group and an intervention group.
Inclusion criteria: Probands intending to use a commercial sunbed :
Exclusion criteria: 1. Skin type I according to Fitzpatrick according to EU guideline EN 60335-2-27 2. Sunbed use within the last three months 3. Use of vitamin D supplements or multivitamin supplements 4. Any medical condition which renders them unfit for sunbed use in the judgment of the investigator 5. Inability to provide oral and written consent to participate