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Dr. Hema Sundaram

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posted 06/02/2008, comment (1)

The Dangers of Tanning Beds: Five Fast Facts

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... Read more Chevron

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Sue Chung

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posted 04/18/2008, comments (0)

How To Give Yourself the Perfect Fake Tan, At Home

For those of us who can't seem to make an appointment or would rather tan in the privacy of our own homes, there are a host of options to choose from for perfectly bronzed skin. Self-tanners come in a variety of textures and delivery methods, but the most common ones are lotions, gels, and towelettes. But before even getting to the self-tanning... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/14/2008, comments (0)

How To Get The Perfect Spray Tan

While tanning is not a healthy option, it doesn't mean you can't be pleasantly bronzed via other means. Since Coppertone introduced the first sunless tanning lotion in the 1960s, fake tans have come a long way. Instead of a "one-color-fits-all" approach, fake tanning now offers lighter and darker options as well as... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/07/2008, comments (0)

Danger: Tanning Industry Media Campaign Could Be Hazardous To Your Health

In a recent New York Times article, a psychiatrist writes of the defensive, embarrassed or even angry reactions a physician can receive when approaching people in public with concerns about their health, such as an irregular-looking mole or a possibly enlarged thyroid gland. On a number of occasions during my medical career, I, too, have put... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/25/2008, comment (1)

Does Tanning Really Clear Up Acne?

Reader: The last time I tanned, my skin looked better. I also just read that UV light therapy helps acne. Doesn't that mean that tanning will clear up your skin? Sue: I have to admit it. I used to believe this, too. In high school, when I went to the beach with friends and came back with a tan, I also noticed that my acne... Read more Chevron

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