Even though some people have the belief that tanning can cure acne, it is important to note that tanning is not recommended by the health experts, as it is harmful to skin's health. Even though tanning can give some temporary results to a few people in case of skin discoloration problem, it is not considered as safe. And it is impractical to rely on such temporary results without any evidences of real benefits to the skin. There are no strong evidences as such that support the benefits that tanning gives. In fact studies reveal that tanning influences the sebaceous glands making them over active. Thus there will be more oil that would worsen the acne trouble. Apart from this, it is vital to know that certain acne medications like isotretinoin and benzoyl peroxide that the patient is already taking may make the skin sensitive to ultraviolet rays. Even oral contraceptives and certain oral antibiotics can make skin sensitive to ultraviolet rays. And thus in such a case tanning can damage the sin due to sun burns and skin cancer. Thus, tanning is not recommended as a cure for acne because in reality it worsens the problem of acne and may even damage the skin, if patient is under any of the acne medications.