How are tanning salons dangerous?
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What are the dangers of tanning?
UV radiation from the sun, tanning beds, or from sun lamps may cause skin cancer. While skin cancer has been associated with sunburn, moderate tanning may also produce the same effect. UV radiation can also have a damaging effect on the immune system and cause premature aging of the skin, giving it a wrinkled, leathery appearance.
But isn't getting some sun good for your health?
People sometimes associate a suntan with good health and vitality. In fact, just a small amount of sunlight is needed for the body to manufacture vitamin D. It doesn't take much sunlight to make all the vitamin D you can use certainly far less than it takes to get a suntan!
Are people actually being harmed by sunlight?
Yes. The number of skin cancer cases has been rising over the years, and experts say that this is due to increasing exposure to UV radiation from the sun, tanning beds, and sun lamps. More than 1 million new skin cancer cases are likely to be diagnosed in the U.S. this year.
But aren't the types of skin cancer caused by the sun, tanning beds, and sun lamps easily curable?
Not necessarily. Malignant melanoma, now with a suspected link to UVA exposure, is often fatal, if not detected early. The number of cases of melanoma is rising in the U.S., with an estimated 38,300 cases and 7,300 deaths anticipated this year.
Why doesn't the skin of young people show these harmful effects?
Skin aging and cancer are delayed effects that don't usually show up for many years after the exposure. Unfortunately, since the damage is not immediately visible, young people are often unaware of the dangers of tanning. Physicians and scientists are especially concerned that cases of skin cancer will continue to increase as people who are now in their teens and twenties reach middle age.
But why is it that some people can tan for many years and still not show damage?
People who choose to tan are greatly increasing their risk of developing skin cancer. This is especially true if tanning occurs over a period of years, because damage to the skin accumulates. Unlike skin cancer, premature aging of the skin will occur in everyone who is repeatedly exposed to the sun over a long time, although the damage may be less apparent and take longer to show up in people with darker skin.
Who is at greatest risk in thesun?
People with skin types I and II are at greatest risk. Which skin type are you?
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hello!? skin cancer.
Tanning beds give out the same ultraviolet radiation as the sun - only more intensely. Same risks as over-exposure to the sun - cancer. One burn isn't going to make you get cancer, but repeated exposure and trauma to the skin will greatly increase your chances of developing it. As I understand, the lights in the tanning beds are the same as the UV rays from the sun. My sister used to go to them all the time, finally on the advice of her plastic surgeon, she has quit going to them. Always wear sunscreen when you are outdoors! I had a cousin, died at age 30 from working on roofs of houses without a shirt/sunscreen. He got melanoma.
tanning salons are not dangerous- it is the tanning itself that is dangerous. Tanning ruins your skin, and yes, you could get skin cancer from tanning a lot. But no, you are not going to get skin cancer from tanning once. It takes many times for you to get skin cancer. Skin cancer usually developes over years, so some people that tan a lot may or may not get cancer. Tanning doesnt mean that you will automaticly get skin cancer. Even some people that tan a lot dont get it. But tanning is not good for your skin, so you are definetaly better off not tanning. Not tanning cannot hurt you, but tanning can, so be safe.
tanning booths are a more concintrated and stronger supply of UV. UV=skin cancer. getting burnt hightens your chances of getting cancer rather then slowly building a tan. and if you go to tanning salons plus go outside all the time with out sunscreen, then you have a very very high chance of getting skin cancer. i know a few girls that have skin cancer already. one was only 15. the other two girls were 17 and 18. now they arnt allowed outside unless they are covered up and have sunscreen on. it has completly changed their lives
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