Sign in

or Register now

MySkinCareConnection.com

    See all of our health sites at www.HealthCentral.com
    Friday, November 20, 2009
    • Font size
    • Bookmark
    • Save

    Are You Addicted to Tanning?

    If you're concerned that you may be addicted to tanning, read through the following questions and find out of you score high or low on the addiction scale.

    A team of doctors at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston conducted a survey in 2005 to see if there was a correlation between frequent tanning and addictive behavior. The results showed that 53% of frequent tanners demonstrate behavior that qualifies as addiction.
    Question 1 of 9
    • Font size
    • Bookmark
    • Was this helpful? Yes
    • Save

    People who read this also read...


    Ask a Question

    Get answers from our experts and community members.

    View all questions (896) >
    Free Newsletter
    Get weekly updates, news alerts and more on Skin Care and related health conditions.
    Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.
    Featuring Content From:
    • Harvard Health Publications
    • A.D.A.M.
    • Thomson PDR
    • Ivanhoe Broadcast News

    By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MySkinCareConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.

    This website is accredited by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify.We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
    • TRUSTe Certified Privacy
    • Health Care Standard of Excellence
    • FREDDIE International Health and Medical Media Award Finalist