Can tanning cause skin cancer?
A. Yes, overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and indoor tanning equipment can increase the risk of skin cancer. A tan is the skin’s response to injury caused by UV exposure.To protect your skin and your child’s skin from sun damage, Be Sun Smart® by: • Generously applying sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 that provides broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays to all exposed skin. • Wearing protective clothing. • Seeking shade, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. • Using extra caution near water, snow and sand as they reflect the damaging rays of the sun. • Getting vitamin D safely through a healthy diet that may include vitamin supplements. Don’t seek the sun. • Avoiding tanning beds, which emit ultraviolet light. • Checking your birthday suit on your birthday. If you notice anything changing, growing or bleeding on your skin, see a dermatologist. Skin cancer is very treatable when caught early. Le
