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Tanning doesn't 'give' you cancer.
However tanning, especially artificial tanning, increases sun damage to your skin. With increased damage to your skin comes the increased chance of developing skin cancer.
When you are exposed to certain wavelengths of light (UVA & UVB), they can penetrate through your skins epidermis and damage the deeper skin DNA, causing errors in your DNA, and increasing the likelihood of unchecked cell growth and regulation. (which cancer is, uncontrolled growth)
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe radiation from the sunbeds damages your D.N.A . D.N.A holds the ability to (constructively) know when it is right to begin the cell division process. However as radiation affects the D.N.A molecules the information and instructions in the D.N.A are destroyed and damaged and the cells loose management- causing them to mutate uncontrollably. This results in skin cancer.
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∙ 9y agoUsing tanning beds risks you of getting skin cancer, so yes they can.
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∙ 14y agoTanning beds have been known to increase the risk of skin cancer - those that use them are more likely to get cancer than those that don't.
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∙ 10y agoNo, it can cause skin cancer.
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∙ 12y agoYes, they do.
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∙ 11y agoyes
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Can home tanning beds cause cancer?
Home tanning beds can cause cancer. They are not a safe thing to have in the home and radiation needs to be monitored.
Are there any health risks from using tanning beds?
Studies have shown that tanning beds can cause skin cancer if overused.
Are tanning beds good for you?
No they can cause skin cancer! :O
Do tanning beds really cause cancer?
Yes they do. Tanning beds pose a greater cancer risk than previously believed, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer Most tanning beds use ultraviolet light, which has been confirmed to raise the risk of skin cancer. Tanning, combined with poor skin care and a lack of sun-tan lotion can definitely, in turn cause cancer. They can promte the risk of cancer,Yes.
Do tanning beds cause medical problems?
Like all exposure to UV rays, tanning beds do present the threat of skin cancer and accelerated aging of the skin.
Can a tanning bed cause skin cancer?
Yes, tanning beds can cause skin cancer. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Using tanning beds increases your chances of getting each type. The Skin Cancer Foundation's website is a great resource for information about skin cancer.
What kind of cancer is caused from tanning beds or too much sun?
The cancer caused from tanning beds or too much sun is skin cancer.
How many people have attributed the cause of skin cancer to tanning beds?
The number of people who attribute skin cancer to tanning beds can not be nailed down, however many doctors believe that the rise in skin cancer cases can be attributed to the "fake bake" trend. Those who use tanning beds do however increase their chances of skin cancer by up to 75%.
Why are tanning beds harmful?
tanning beds suck because they are hot and smelly and they wash them.!
Are tanning beds harmful or can ultraviolet light be beneficial?
yes they can be very harmful there known to cause skin cancer
Is tanning bad for you while taking cefuroxime?
Tanning on tanning beds is bad for you in general. It has been known to cause several skin conditions, and lead to skin cancer over time.
What should people who use tanning beds always do?
not use tanning beds as much, they have an equal chance to give you sun cancer as tanning in real daylight
