In 2012, Patricia Krentcil gained notoriety after being accused of endangering children. In fact, readers may be more familiar with her as “Tan Mom” due to her obsession with frequenting tanning salons and spending time in the booth five days a week.
Patricia eventually came close to passing away because to the contentious condition known as tanerexia, in which a person fails to recognize or appreciate how much color they possess. She is feeling lot better now, but she continues to visit the salon.
“Tan Mom” has endured a lot over the past ten years. Here is how she seems right now!
Obsession with anything, whether it be with eating, shopping, television shows, or anything else, is rarely a healthy habit to form. Of course, some things are worse for your health than others, but in the end, it’s important to understand the long-term effects an obsession may have on one’s life.
It’s usually a good idea to see someone if you ever feel like something is starting to dominate your life or that you are placing an obsession above other crucial aspects of your regular existence. Try speaking with a friend or getting support from a counselor.
Patricia Krentcil’s fascination propelled her to internet stardom. She began tanning when she was younger, and it soon became to be a significant part of her life. When Patricia went on trial for bringing her daughter to a tanning parlor in 2012, she instantly became an internet sensation. Although she was never found guilty, her name was already well-known.
She now tans more healthfully, but her time spent in the booth had a significant impact on her life and appearance.
When Patricia was only 23 years old, she developed a tanning fetish. According to the owner of City Tropics Tanning Salon in Nutley, New Jersey, the New Jersey woman averaged five visits each week for a maximum session length of 12 minutes. She paid $100 a month for an unlimited package.
She claimed, “I’ve been tanning my entire life, at the beach, tanning clinics, and other places.
However, it wasn’t her tanning that originally made her a household name online. Her image was widely shared online in 2012, but for a completely different cause.
Krentcil was accused with endangering children in May 2012. According to authorities, she put her 6-year-old kid in a stand-up tanning booth, causing burns, as CBS New York reported.
Patricia, though, asserted that everything was a massive misunderstanding. She was adamant that she would never take Anna, her daughter, to the salon.
Krentcil responded, “No, not at all, not at all, not whatsoever.
But Krentcil was detained and accused of endangering children by the Nutley Police Department. Authorities claimed that she had brought Anna with her to the tanning bed and that Anna had slightly burned the youngster.
According to ABC, New Jersey law prohibits anyone under the age of 14 from using a tanning bed. Teens older than 14 could visit salons, but only with permission from their parents.
The controversy in Anna’s case started when a school nurse asked the student how she had gotten burned and she replied, “I go tanning with mommy.” Patricia, however, insisted that Anna had burned herself while playing in their backyard.
There isn’t room… I would never allow it… It didn’t happen,” claimed Krentcil.
Her age is six. Yes, she tans with her mother, but not in the booth, she emphasized. “The entire situation is absurd!”
Patricia attained the moniker “Tan Mom” in the press at that time. Because of the online virality of the claimed occurrence, Patricia’s face appeared on international news broadcasts and in publications all over the world.
They simply aren’t aware of how much color they have.
Additionally, it clarified the contentious condition known as tanorexia, in which a person develops a dependence on and obsession with tanning.
According to New York dermatologist Doris Day, “When you look at this, this is someone who has a problem and most likely has a condition called tanerexia, where they just don’t recognize how much color they have.”
There is absolutely no justification for bringing a young child to a tanning bed, she continued.
We frequently compare tanning to smoking for the skin, and the earlier you start tanning, the longer the effects last.
Health professionals concurred that Patricia’s situation was quite serious. Dermatologist Dr. Joshua Zeichner thought it was one of the craziest situations he had ever encountered.
Dermatologist Zeichner said, “In all my years of patient care, I have never experienced anything like this.”
Frankly, frequenting tanning salons 20 times per month is absurd, especially in light of ongoing public awareness efforts about the risks of tanning beds and skin cancer.
It’s possible that she suffers from a condition known as tanorexia, which is a preoccupation with tanning. She might require assistance not only for the skin damage, but also for her psychological issues, the doctor continued.
The Skin Care Foundation claims that people who use indoor tanning equipment have a four-fold increased risk of developing melanoma. Sunbeds emit 12 to 15 times more UV radiation than the sun, according to the foundation.
Patricia, according to Dr. Zeichner, has body dysmorphic disorder, which is characterized by a persistent dissatisfaction with one’s own looks.
Patients like these frequently get elective cosmetic operations, laser treatments, or injections of Botox and fillers, he said. Which also includes people who are dependent on having tanned skin.
Despite the fact that “Tan Mom” was released on $25,000 bail, Patricia could have spent up to 10 years in jail if she had been found guilty.
Patricia insisted of her daughter in 2012, “She never went in.” “They entered the kiddy pool because the weather was so lovely. She has red hair. She sustained sunburn.
She further argued that tanning was a personal, harmless hobby that only had an impact on her.
“I did nothing improper. Does getting your nails done, smoking too much, or overeating have anything wrong with them? Prentice enquired.
Why was this not said years ago if it was such a problem?
Patricia was exonerated of child endangerment in February 2013. According to the prosecution, a grand jury declined to indict her.
Even though she was legally excused, mothers all across the nation still criticizing her parenting. In response, Patricia referred to them as ugly and overweight.
The mother said, “There’s been someone out there all my life who doesn’t like me because they are overweight, envious, and ugly.”
Instead of focusing on me, look at yourself in the mirror. Sorry about my tanness. I enjoy having a tan. Just plain feels fantastic. But I genuinely believe that these mothers ought to leave the room.
The mother of five went viral, but her celebrity turned out to be a nightmare. She was followed by the press and paparazzi, made fun of by Kim Kardashian, and included in a Saturday Night Live skit.
It finally got to be too much. She began drinking, so the family made the decision to move to Tampa, Florida, for a fresh start.
The mother of five went viral, but her celebrity turned out to be a nightmare. She was followed by the press and paparazzi, made fun of by Kim Kardashian, and included in a Saturday Night Live skit.
Ashley, 18, Alec, 17, and Austin, 15, who were still teenagers at the time, according to Patricia Krentcil, were “badgered at school” as a result of the incident.
‘Tan Mom’ desired to profit from her notoriety.
After the charges were dropped and a year had passed, Patricia “Tan Mom” Krentcil made the decision to share her side of the story.
She stated in an interview with In Touch that she intended to star in a film that would “portray everything that’s happened.” She wanted to capitalize on her sudden celebrity since she had thousands of dollars in legal costs to pay and because her husband Rich was unemployed.
In addition to the movie, Patricia wanted to launch her own line of tanning lotions called “Real Tan Mom Healthy Glow” and write a book. She added that she had been inundated with modeling opportunities in Paris, London, and New York.
Regarding her time in the spotlight, she added, “It’s not even close to being over.” Everyone desires me. I’m just trying to decide where to move my family because I have a lot of other chances.
Later, in June 2019, “Tan Mom” came dangerously near to dying.
Adam Barta, Patricia’s friend, said that she was in severe condition as a result of pneumonia-related problems. To be by her side, the whole family moved to Florida.
According to Barta, she is still receiving life support, through the intubator, and is being put into a medically induced slumber until her heart and lungs are well enough to function independently.
She is better today and the fluid from her lungs is draining, but she is unquestionably far from being in the clear.
Her system is suffering since they are giving her highly potent medications to kill the infection as well. Personally, I think last night was the pivotal moment, and she made it so that she will only continue to improve. If she continues on this course, we will attempt to extubate her and resuscitate her tomorrow or Tuesday,” he added.
Patricia experienced a cardiac attack, was found to have pneumonia, pancreatitis, and an infection that had spread to her lungs, it was subsequently discovered.
Fortunately, Patricia survived, and it seems like she’s doing better than ever now. Although the scars from her past tanning are obvious, she smiles and seems pleased in photos from her Instagram.
She discussed her past with the NY Post in April 2021, claiming that she doesn’t dwell on the situation with her daughter and the tanning parlor. She now embraces her status as a “Tan Mom” rather than trying to hide it.
She added that she still uses her own tanning bed twice a week to get a tan.
“I no longer find it bothersome. It’s two distinct individuals,” Patricia said.
