| Many people love the look of a good tan. | | | | cancer, according to skin specialists. These people |
| However, with changing seasons, tanning under | | | | need to take extra care in regulating their dosage |
| the sun is not always an option. That's why | | | | of UV exposure. |
| tanning beds have become a very popular way to | | | | There are three basic types of skin cancer |
| keep a healthy tan year round. However, if they | | | | caused by UV radiation: basal cell carcinoma, |
| are not used properly, they can be very | | | | melanoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. Be sure |
| dangerous to consumers. | | | | to check if you have a family history of skin |
| The fact is, tanning beds emit very high levels of | | | | cancer if you plan to use a tanning bed. People |
| ultraviolet radiation, which has proven to have a | | | | with a strong cancer history are at a far greater |
| slew of health detrimental effects, such as skin | | | | risk to skin cancer by using tanning beds. |
| cancer and premature aging. Misuse of tanning | | | | Fortunately there are steps you can take to |
| beds may also suppress immune systems, cause | | | | reduce the chances of over exposure to UV |
| severe burns and blistering, and cause | | | | radiation. Most tanning salons have an ample |
| drug-induced photosensitivity. | | | | supply of lotion products that are specifically |
| However, the main component of tanning beds | | | | designed to protect the skin when using a tanning |
| that remain a danger to our skin and bodies is the | | | | bed. Although these lotions can get spendy, it is |
| Ultraviolet Radiation. There are many ill inducing | | | | well worth it considering the potential damage of |
| effects of UV energy, such as damage to the | | | | UV radiation. |
| cornea, retina, and forming cataracts over long | | | | Tanning beds, if used properly within their |
| periods of time. Another dangerous yet common | | | | recommended usage limits and with the right |
| effect of UV radiation is skin cancer. People with | | | | protective treatments, can be a great way to |
| light or fair skin are highly susceptible to skin | | | | have a year round tan. |