Skin Cancer & Premature Aging Risks
According to the American Academy of Dermatology and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, ultraviolet (UV) radiation from tanning beds, tanning booths and sun lamps are known carcinogens (cancer-causing substances).
UV radiation from Indoor Tanning is a Known Carcinogen
UV exposure is cumulative, meaning damage can build over time. Even occasional use of tanning beds or booths adds unnecessary UV radiation exposure.
Exposure to UV radiation during indoor tanning has been proven to increase the risk of all skin cancers, including melanomas, squamous cell carcinomas and basal cell carcinomas.
Indoor tanning increases melanoma risk, especially before age of 30
The risk of melanoma increases by 75 percent when indoor tanning devices are used before the age of 30. This is one reason dermatologists strongly discourage indoor tanning for teens and young adults.
The UV radiation during indoor tanning also leads to skin aging, hyper, and hypopigmentation, immune suppression and eye damage, such as cataracts.