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"Nearly every single article that was researched concluded that indoor tanning is directly linked to skin cancer, specifically malignant melanoma, and other numerous health problems. Although tanning industries claim that UVA radiation is safe, medical research disproves this theory. Researchers say that because UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin, they destroy skin fibers and damage elasticity. Long-term effects of UVA rays include premature aging and wrinkles (
http://pharmacy-web.com/WHP/InfoService ... 0728e.html). Scientists agree that UVA rays are less likely to cause burns, but that they are still linked to malignant melanoma, damage to the immune system, weakening of the skin’s inner tissue, and other types of skin cancers (
http://carrollton.greene.K12.il.us/websun/PrSnLmp.htm). In fact, studies show that large doses of UVA lead to an increased risk of developing skin cancer (
http://beacon-www.asa.utk.edu/issuew/v7 ... n.38n.html). From his research, Dr. David Sidransky concluded that UVA radiation causes the same damage as UVB radiation to skin cells which leading to cancer. In cases where exposure to light was increased, it was more likely that the damage would exceed the constructive, cellular-repair mechanisms, and a tumor would be more likely to develop (
http://pharmacy-web.com/WHP/InfoService ... 0728e.html).
A study conducted in Sweden helps to prove that tanning beds are a major factor in the development of malignant melanoma. Different people, all under the age of 30, were included in the study. The data concluded that the people who used tanning beds more than 10 times a year were seven times more likely to develop malignant melanoma than those who did not use tanning beds as often. Researchers estimated that by the year 2000, the risk of developing skin cancer for those who did not use tanning beds would be one out of every 97 persons, and that the chances for those who did use tanning beds would be one out of every 13 persons (
http://winonanet.com/health/articles/1996/feb/tan.html). The study also concluded that melanoma risks are increased by 300% for those using tanning beds occasionally, and that the risks increase by 800% for those who use tanning beds more than 10 times a year (
http://www.hlthmall.com/tanning.html).
Dr. Douglas Reintgen believed that as long as tanning devices were not used in excess and the customer avoided burns, then the equipment could be considered safe (
http://pharmacy-web.com/WHP/InfoService ... 1728e.html). Service/MedTribune/Abstract/M951728e.html). However, it has been proven that tanning beds do cause sunburns, and are, therefore, dangerous (
http://nytsyn.com/live/discuss/cancer/0029.html). Physicians of the Geisinger Health System report that one sunburn doubles the risk of developing skin cancer (
http://www.geisner.edu/ghs/pubtips/T/Ta ... theSun.htm).
Tanning is also skin damage. Although skin cancer has been associated with UVB radiation and sunburns, scientists say that even tanning in moderation produces the same harmful effects, as would a burn. Tanning causes premature aging, causing the skin to appear leathery and wrinkled, and also damages the immune system (
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/tanning/html). Other sources reveal that tanning always damages the skin. Plastic surgeon Dr. Dean Johnson who treats skin cancer patients in 25% of his surgeries, declares, "There is no safe tan" (
http://www.icflorida.com/healthfitness/ ... n/sun.html).
A number of various authorities warn the public of the dangers of tanning devices. Dermatologists believe that tanning beds are a leading factor in skin cancer cases (
http://www.ivanhoe.com/docs/backissues/ ... ancer.html). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists tanning beds as possible health hazards (
http://beacon-eee.asa.utk.edu/issues/v7 ... n.38n.html), and the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) encourage people to avoid using tanning and sun lamps (
http://www.fda.gov). Even the American Medical Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) are fighting to ban the use of tanning equipment for non-medical purposes (
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/tanning.html). "