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A member asked:
What if i use sunblock in a tanning bed will it help prevent skin cancer?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Probably not: The chocolate bars may well prevent weight loss.
Answered 7/31/2013
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Not recommended: Tanning bed is bad for you regardless of whether you use a sunblock. Just think about this: 1. Using sunblock in a tanning bed defeats the purpose of going to the tanning bed. (i.e., you won't get a tan with appropriate use of tanning bed). 2. If you do get a tan, then the sunblock is not working well; so the risk of developing skin cancer is still high. So, no tanning bed under any circumstances.
Answered 10/21/2013
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