A 42-year-old member asked:
How much tanning does it take to get wrinkles and cancer?
3 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 36 years experience
No formula: This depends on your genetic tendencies and predisposition as well as the frequency of tanning and the severity of the burns. Your skin color will have a great influence.
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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion commented
Medical Oncology 37 years experience
Agreed, and would very much advise against it.
Aug 18, 2013
Dr. Daniel Careagaanswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Can't quanitfy: Tanning causes wrinkles and skin cancer... Neither of which you want! avoid it and always use sun block when you're in the sun.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
24 years experience
A good amount, but..: Generally, these types of adverse events are associated with long term sun exposure over time, however, genetics and other factors play a part as well and can accelerate this. The best thing to do is always wear a good sunscreen containing uva and uvb protection and to wear a hat when in the sun. Prevention here is the key and everyday makes a difference.
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