Can tanning salons increase my risk for skin cancer?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Tanning beds emit concentrated doses of harmful UV rays, which can cause skin cancer. They can be just as dangerous as natural sunlight.
Tanning beds emit concentrated doses of harmful UV rays, which can cause skin cancer. They can be just as dangerous as natural sunlight. More -
Dr. Nathan W. Hanson of Intermountain Healthcare answered:Tanning salon use will absolutely increase an individual’s risk for skin cancer. There is unequivocal data that supports this increased risk. The common misconception is that the longer UV rays produced by some tanning beds, UVA light, are less harmful than the combination UV light produced by the sun, but all forms of UV light increase skin cancer risk. Melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma rates are all increased in users of tanning salons. In fact, recently tanning beds were place in the same category as cigarette smoke as far as carcinogenicity, or the risk of cancer development, is concerned.
Tanning salon use will absolutely increase an individual’s risk for skin cancer. There is unequivocal data that supports this increased risk. The common misconception is that the longer UV rays produced by some tanning beds, UVA light,... More
