Hi Natasha

We have tons of articles here on Skin Cancer Connection about the dangers of tanning beds such as this one by Expert Sue Chung.  It is possible to get a burn or more from tanning salons so do be careful.

Please know that I am not a doctor but in researching your question I found a reference to a skin fungal infection called Tinea Versicolor.  Read more about it on the fungal guide web site but does this sound like your symptoms?  "This is a yeast type of skin fungus found on normal skin. If the skin is oily, warm and moist enough, it starts to grow into small "colonies" on the surface of the skin. In these colonies the yeast grows quickly and leaks out an acidic bleach, which changes the skin color. The patches are lightly reddish brown on very pale skin but they don't tan. Because of lack of any tanning, they look like white spots on darker or tanned skin. This is most often seen on the neck, upper chest, upper arms and back. There may be a fine, dry scale on it. Typically the white patches remains for months after the rest of the rash has disappeared."

I would strongly suggest that you go see a doctor or dermatologist so that they can tell you for sure what this is and also treat it.

Thank you for your question.