Using a tanning bed is a common occurrence for many Americans, - TopicsExpress



          

Using a tanning bed is a common occurrence for many Americans, especially among young women, but few understand the health risks involved. According to Mary Martini, MD, director of the Pigmented Lesion and Melanoma Clinic for Northwestern Medicine, the UVA rays produced inside a tanning bed are up to 12 times the amount of UVA present in natural sunlight, causing additional damage the skin’s collagen and DNA. Dr. Martini, who is also a member of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, discusses tanning bed use and what everyone should know. Find out more: buzz.mw/bco93_n
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 22:32:27 +0000

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