1. It's Big Business
Nearly 30 million people in the U.S. tan in tanning salons every year; on average, that's more than 1 million people a day who are baking themselves under tanning lamps[1]. More than 70% of them are Caucasian females aged 16 to 49 years[2]. The indoor tanning industry's revenues have increased fivefold since 1992, to about $5 billion[3][4].
2. Our Youth Are At Risk
2.3 million teens visit tanning salons in the U.S. every year[5]. According to a Swedish study, the...
So many people come into my office saying that they want get look tan without getting wrinkles or, worse, skin cancer. They're hoping to... Read more »
A study of 400 university students and volunteers (University of Virginia) reveals that more than 25% of those surveyed reported symptoms... Read more »
Indoor tanning, available at many salons around the country, has been linked to skin cancer in a number of research studies. The World... Read more »
We talk a lot here on this site about ways to prevent skin cancer. One major preventive strategy is to stop tanning in the sun or using a... Read more »
Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask... Read more »
Ever seen those liver spots on the back of your grandmother's hands? Well, they're not caused by age. They're caused by unprotected sun exposure, and... Read more »
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Sunburn is from over-exposure to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. While the symptoms are usually temporary (such as red skin that is painful... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A sunburn is reddening of the skin that occurs after you are exposed to the sun or other ultraviolet light.Alternative NamesBurn from the... Read more »
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