Learn To Protect Your Skin #22

Tanning Bed Myth

You are not fooling anyone with your tanning-bed habit — especially your skin. Despite what the salon receptionist may say, there's no evidence that browning yourself in a bed is any safer than doing it at the beach. Even though there are guidelines for the amount of time someone should spend in a tanning bed, we know these are not always followed.

People who frequent tanning salons are 2.5 times more likely to develop squamous cell cancer and 1.5 times more likely to develop basal cell. So stop now!

But even if you have given up the habit, you could be in trouble already. Exposure to tanning beds before age 35 significantly increases your risk of melanoma. Protect yourself by being vigilant about monthly self-exams and yearly derm checks.

For more tips on how to protect your skin, click here.

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