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2.3 million teens visit tanning salons in the U.S. every year[5]. According to a Swedish study, the younger you are when you start indoor tanning, the greater your risk of melanoma[6]. A review of seven studies revealed that your risk of melanoma increases by 75 percent if you're exposed to tanning beds before the age of 35[1]. Although the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for teens to be banned from indoor tanning due to the dangers[7], only half of the states in the U.S. regulate tanning bed use by teens
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What are dangers of tanning?
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Can using a tanning lamp damage your skin?
Yes, it is. Any sunlight, even artificial, can cause skin damage, and lead to cancer. Always use sunscreen while out in the sun, and stay away from tanning lamps.
Is the exposure to a tanning lamp the same as exposure to the sun?
Tanning lamps are just as bad for your skin as prolonged exposure to the sun. Tanning lamps emit the same Ultra violet rays that can lead to wrinkles, premature aging, and skin cancer. Tanning lamps allow you to control your exposure to UVA rays, unlike out door tanning. However, tanning lamps can be two to three times more powerful than outside exposure to the sun. For information on the risks of tanning go to the FDA Risks of Tanning.
What is the dangers of tanning beds?
Tanning beds expose you to UV light which has been linked to cancer. Tanning beds can also cause premature wrinkles and damage to your skin cells. If the proper tanning lotions are used you can help prevent damage to your skin. I would suggest that you find out what type of skin you have and which tanning lotion is right for you. If you tan in moderation and protect yourself properly you can avoid some of the potentially harmful effects.
What is the cost of the average tanning lamp for a tanning bed or stand?
The average cost of a tanning lamp attached to a tanning bed or stand comes at somewhere between $14 - $15. You may feel attracted to visit this site that displays a deep discount on tanning lamp- http://www.phoenixsuntanning.com/
What are the dangers of indoor tanning?
cancer
What are the dangers of tanning beds?
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How can I find a tanning lamp that is less damaging to my skin?
ClearTech lamps, by Sunmaster, allow you to adjust the frequencies of the lamp which lessens overexposure and long term damage. Reflector lamps also lead to a better tan with a lessor chance of damage to the skin.
Can you use your oven for tanning your skin?
Tanning refers to the darkening of skin . Tanning is mainly due to exposure to sun rays . And no oven can not be used for tanning.
Can you get skin cancer by tanning in a tanning bed?
yes,because of the heat pressing on your skin
What does tanning do?
Tanning temporarily darkens the pigment in your skin. Thus giving you darker skin.
What are the dangers of tanning bed lamps?
Using tanning beds is no safer than getting a tan in the sun. The sun emits UVA and UVB rays where as the tanning bed only uses UVA. Both are damaging to your skin and run a high risk of causing skin cancer with repeated tans. You can still get a sunburn using a tanning bed. Plus, your eyes are at a higher risk of developing cataracts and corneal burns.
