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Just how dangerous are tanning beds?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 9/10/2019

Tanning beds are considered dangerous. The reason is because you are exposed to so many UV rays. A 20 minute session is about the equivalent to 3 to 4 hours in the sun. Tanning has also been linked to skin cancer, spot on the skin, and aging skin faster.

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