Is melanoma associated with UV exposure from tanning beds?
No. To date, no well-designed studies support the connection between melanoma and UV exposure from tanning beds. The relationship between melanoma and UV light exposure is complex. For example, melanoma is more common in people who work indoors than in those who work outdoors, and those who work both indoors and outdoors develop the fewest melanomas. Further, melanoma most commonly appears on parts of the body that do not receive regular exposure to UV light.
No. To date, no well-designed studies support the connection between melanoma and UV exposure from tanning beds (12). The relationship between melanoma and UV light exposure is complex. For example, melanoma is more common in people who work indoors than in those who work outdoors, and those who work both indoors and outdoors develop the fewest melanomas (13). Further, melanoma most commonly appears on parts of the body that do not receive regular exposure to UV light (13). [Top of Page] Footnotes: 1. Malabanan AO, Holick MF. vitamin D and bone health in postmenopausal women. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2003 Mar;12(2):151-6. 2. Clemens TL, Adams JS, Henderson SL, Holick MF. Increased skin pigment reduces the capacity of skin to synthesise vitamin D3. Lancet. 1982 Jan 9;1(8263):74-6. 3. Nesby-O’Dell S, Scanlon KS, Cogswell ME, et al.
No. To date, no well-designed studies support the connection between melanoma and UV exposure from tanning beds (12). The relationship between melanoma and UV light exposure is complex. For example, melanoma is more common in people who work indoors than in those who work outdoors, and those who work both indoors and outdoors develop the fewest melanomas (13). Further, melanoma most commonly appears on parts of the body that do not receive regular exposure to UV light (13).
No. To date, no well-designed studies support the connection between melanoma and UV exposure from tanning beds. The relationship between melanoma and UV light exposure is complex. For example, melanoma is more common in people who work indoors than in those who work outdoors, and those who work both indoors and outdoors develop the fewest melanomas. Further, melanoma most commonly appears on parts of the body that do not receive regular exposure to UV light. Here at Bronze Age Tanning we aim to always provide you with information to help you make intelligent decision involving tanning at our spas. We will continue to provide education and guidance to ensure all of our customers practice responsible indoor and outdoor tanning habits. Educate those around you! UV Light Can Make You Look Good And Feel Even Better!
