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Is it dangerous for a person with hepititis c to lay in a tanning bed?
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Yes it is not safe.: Tanning beds have the risk of causing skin cancer ( melanoma), there are some studies showing this risk, even though the tanning saloon do not admit.
Answered 9/19/2013
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No: It's dangerous for anyone to lay in a tanning bed because of the risk for skin cancer. The ultraviolet radiation won't hurt your hepatitis c.
Answered 8/21/2012
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