A Must Read If You Use a Tanning Bed
Despite what some people believe, tanning beds are no safer than outdoor sunlight.
A review of seven studies found a 75% increase in the risk of melanoma in those who had been exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from indoor tanning before the age of 35.
Melanoma is one of the less common forms of skin cancer but is responsible for 75 % of all skin cancer deaths. Studies have demonstrated that exposure to UV radiation during indoor tanning damages the DNA, key genetic material in the skin cells and can lead to premature skin aging, immune suppression and eye damage, including cataracts and ocular melanoma.
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