Burnt Penis and Balls

Sue them. I had the same thing happen years ago and let me say that everytime Im at the dermotogist I have a whole lot of explaining to do.

I wish you a speedy recovery!

I can't believe they would think 20 minutes was ok.....if I go tanning after getting pale from the winter months, I start out at 6 to 8 minutes. Even then, I might get a little pink for a day. Even with a good base tan, I never do more than 15 minutes.

Same with me. I meant to say I walked to the pool wearing thongs, not things. I had silver dollar sized yellow blisters on my feet and lower legs. My knees even swelled because of all the fluid from healing I suppose. I was fifteen or sixteen.

Even when I get a slow tan, if I don't maintain it, it's gone in a couple weeks, so it's hardly worth it, but sun produces Vitamin D when it hits your skin so I still try to get some sun.

Damn man that sucks. I have never had that kind of burn but I did have a reaction to a lotion that I used down there. I was miserable and swollen for a week. Get well soon man!

Such a tragic story, I'm sorry to hear that! I hope your body recovers.

Tanning beds are skin cancer breedking grounds.

Sorry to hear you were so badly burned, I hope you do have a complete recovery.

And 20 minutes for a first visit is outrageous. Tanning beds are designed to give massive amounts of UV, so that 10 minutes is equivalent to one hour in natural sunlight (or something like that, I don't know the exact formula.)

I am curious, though... 2nd and 3rd degree burns? The degrees of burn are usually along the lines of "first degree, redness & mild pain; second degree, blistering and intense pain; third degree, charred flesh and damaged or destroyed nerves (often accompanied by numbness)."

A26 y.o girl guy in Aust died recently of melanomas caused by tanning - there is a big hoo haa here. Legalising etc.

No one under 18 or anyone very light skinned etc is allowed to be tanned.

They are obviously not so good for us.

But I hate being lily white.

I agree with Jason, man- I think that a well-written letter should be sent to the manager, to at least advise him/her of potentially unfit equipment, or an employee that needs better training.

Even if you don't wish to sue, they may on their own offer some sort of compensation that would be useful to you at this time.

I really don't think you should just "roll over" on this one... (bad pun considering the situation- you may actually not be able to.)

About 20 minutes of internet searching will give you enough buzz words and content to put in the letter- otherwise perhaps someone on the board who works in legal could send a private message to our burned boy to help him get some restitution?

Wow, sorry to hear about your experience. After seeing the title, I expected a story about a run-in with an iron. Allowing someone to tan the first time for 20 minutes is definitely negligence.

Thank you men for the wonderful comments. I love this site, and feel like I am on my way making real buddies. You guys are great. I am glad you dont think I am stupid or that my comments are silly.
Much Thanks!
Landon

As For scarring, yes, my ass will have like 3 scars, but good news, I had an erection this morning! I was afraid I would never have another because its been hiding like a turtle afraid to stick its head out!

Fuck! That must hurt ...

Well, get better soon!!!

man im sorry to hear about this , it hurts be to the bone. no pun intended man. take care of that, dont let it get worse. hope youre feeling better soon man, ................................cajun

Perhaps a visit to your dermatologist and M.D. is in order.

Being young...you'll heal fast and well.
Evidence shows, getting bad sunburns before the onset of puberty does the most long-term damage and has the highest rate of melanomas later in life.
(this has to do with a chemical reaction in the skin caused by ultra violet light minus the countering effects of hormones that are only produced after puberty)

Keep an eye on your skin...It's the largest organ.

and get well soon

Michael*