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Been going on sun beds for years is that risky?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Yes, that is risky. This can increase your chances of getting skin cancer.

Dr Lessnau agreed

Answered 12/29/2013

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Sun beds bad: Too much of just about anything can be bad, especially sun type radiation.

Answered 12/28/2013

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