“I can't tell you how many patients I have who have used tanning beds as a treatment for psoriasis and ultimately wind up with melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers,” says Dr. Geraghty.
Research has repeatedly shown tanning beds are not safe. Studies have shown that exposure to UV radiation from indoor tanning is associated with an increased risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of ...
Opponents say tanning beds are safe when operated by salon professionals ... Jeffery Sussman, an oncologist who specializes in melanoma, surgeon and professor of surgery at the University of ...
Details of melanoma’s 2023 rise comes at the same time tanning has exploded in popularity online, with an influx of social media influencers and users sharing photos promoting their tan lines.
Visit a Dermatologist at least once a year for a professional examination. Adherence to medical treatment and follow up once diagnosed to prevent future spread or new lesions developing.