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). 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. In fact, the risk of melanoma increases by 75 percent when indoor tanning devices are used before the age of 30. The UV radiation during indoor tanning also leads to skin aging, hyper – and hypopigmentation, immune suppression and eye damage, such as cataracts.
Therefore, the use of tanning beds, tanning booths and sun lamps is not recommended by dermatologists.
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Bluffton Dermatologist
350 Fording Island Road
Suite 100
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 837-4400
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Hilton Head Dermatologist
25 Hospital Center Commons
Suite 200
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 837-4400
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1813 Richmond Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935
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10680 Medlock Bridge Road
Suite 204
Johns Creek, GA 30097
(470) 282-5729
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