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Sunbed study finds repeated use increases skin cancer risk

PostPosted: 31 Aug 2014, 08:42
by annie
This doesn't surprise me in the least. I think anyone who uses sunbeds on a regular basis  is very foolish

Sunbed users are still at risk of skin cancer even if they do not burn their skin, according to a new study.

Researchers found sunbeds significantly increased the risk of a common type of skin cancer, which is caused by repeated tanning rather than burning.

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) accounts for 20% of skin cancers.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-28997320

Re: Sunbed study finds repeated use increases skin cancer risk

PostPosted: 31 Aug 2014, 10:35
by maureenho
I'll never understand why people think they need an all year round tan.

Re: Sunbed study finds repeated use increases skin cancer risk

PostPosted: 31 Aug 2014, 11:58
by Rosalind
I new a woman who used the sun bed every day and had done so for over 10 years and the skin on her legs looked like crocodile skin.