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A 23-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
31 years experience
No: It increases your risk of developing skin cancer.
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Yes. You increase your risk of getting skin cancer.
You can reduce your risk of cancer by adopting healthy habits: Eat a mostly vegetarian diet, avoid... Read More
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Reviewed Jul 11, 2022
Dr. Meenakshi Bhuvaneswaranswered
59 years experience
Indoor tanning beds pose a risk for certain kinds of skin cancer like melanoma,because of the uv rays they emit .They can also cause premature agin... Read More
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Answered Jul 17, 2022
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsettanswered
Pediatrics 40 years experience
Tanning bed unsafe: Tanning bed exposes the skin to UVA and UVB light which increases wrinkling and spotting of skin. Extended exposures can lead to skin damage and skin... Read More
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777 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
Yes it is: Tanning beds produce radiation which is harmful to your skin as it will cause wrinkling and increases the risk of skin cancer. Many young woem are dev... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
Yes,but: Yes it will not affect baby however it will age your skin long term as well over time increase your chance of developing sin cancer. There has been an... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Would encourage : You not to use a tanning bed. Tanning beds seriously increase your risk for skin cancer.
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4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
I don't know the: Answer to that question. So, why am i answering your question? To try to discourage you from considering tanning beds an option. The risk for skin can... Read More
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4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Brouweranswered
Internal Medicine 32 years experience
No: The potential damage to your skin isn't worth it. Use good skin protection while on your vacation to reduce the risk of sunburn. You are probably awar... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stephen Friedmananswered
Dermatology 43 years experience
BAN TANNING: Indoor tanning is dangerous due to the abundant exposure of ultraviolet radiation. Studies have shown increased risk of skin cancer and premature agi... Read More
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5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Uncertain: Do you have any idea how dangerous tanning beds are? You may have an infection from the tanning bed itself. You could be reacting to the chemicals the... Read More
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4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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