Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My friend thinks she can tan all she wants and not get skin cancer. what do i tell her?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Skin cancer: Tanning has been linked to an increased risk of skin cancer . No such thing as a healthy tan.
Answered 8/18/2013
4.9k views
Tans & skin cancer: Excessive sun exposure is certainly a major contributor to developing skin cancer. However, if your friend is from a pigmented race (such as asian, filipino, indian, etc), their inherent genes allow them to tolerate a lot more sun exposure than the red haired irishman. Family history also provides insight into your risks for developing skin cancer. Its really her body so difficult to tell her.
Answered 10/4/2016
4.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
My friend has a white spots on his skin! are those symptoms of cancer ?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Just found out friend has head and neck cancer so what is outcome?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
My friend has low energy, dry skin, cancer/tumor and occasional weakness, i wish i could help him but i think he needs a doctor. Personally i think he is deficient in iodine because most people in the usa have this deficiency. I've been having trouble co
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My friend was diagnosed ampullary cancer. He is 78 and refused surgery. Any non-surgical treatment? PET/CT shows: head of pancreas-SUVmax 8.1 Pancreatetomy- SUVmax 4.3 Tumor in right kidney <1.9cm peritoneum-SUVmax 1.8. Hepatic duct dilated with gas
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Does eating burnt food cause cancer? My friend thinks that eating over-cooked food causes caner. He thinks that the burnt, black portions of the bread (e.G., burnt toast) or a burnt potato skin can cause (stomach) cancer in the long run. Should i cut of
Can you let me know how many times does a person have to tan until they get skin cancer?
Brown/tan color freckle on top of right chest bit darker then skin tone gyno thinks its a freckle doesn't itch 4mm size & asymmetrical is itskin cancer?
Please tell me, could i get mouth cancer from biting skin off the inside of my cheek?
Is skin with many moles has more tendency to get skin cancer when exposed to sun? At what age (how soon)? How can I tan without being harmed?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
