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Is it okay to tan in a tanning bed 2 weeks after having a baby, or will my skin react differently?
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Never ok: The use of tanning beds is not recommended at any time as they expose skin to damaging ultraviolet rays which can contribute to skin cancer, especially melanoma. If you want the "tanned" look, get a spray tan instead.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Tanning beds: One study showed that the people who had used a tanning bed, tanning booth, or sun lamp were 2.5 times more likely to develop the squamous type of cancer while the increase of basal cancer was 1.5 times greater when compared to those without cancer. The use of tanning beds increases the incidence of melanoma by 74%. Do not start using a tanning bed or you will be sorry.
Answered 6/27/2012
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