2007-01-30 01:57:16 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
indoor tanning as in a slaon
2007-01-30 02:07:09 · update #1
salon*
2007-01-30 02:10:31 · update #2
Light tanning is ok. And as it happens required for our health. But not "baking".
The best site with information to answer your question.....
the Mayo clinic's website on sun-damage
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sun-damage/HQ01462
But the site below is somewhat briefer...(Albeit less detailed.)
Also...2006 American Academy of Dermatology found at...
http://www.aad.org/public/Publications/pamphlets/DarkerSideTanning.htm
Lists some relevant facts....I highlighted a few below.....
"People have associated a suntan with good health and vitality. Vitamin D is necessary, but just a small amount of sunlight is needed for the body to manufacture it. It does not require a suntan!"
"Melanoma(form of skin cancer), with a suspected link to UVA exposure, is fatal if not detected early"
"Skin aging and cancer are delayed effects that show up many years after the exposure. Unfortunately, since the damage is not immediately visible, young people are often unaware of the dangers of tanning."
"Plan your outdoor activities to avoid the sun's strongest rays. As a rule, avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m."
I hope this information helps you in your life's journey.
-dawgy
2007-01-30 02:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by Sumdawgy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO especially out door tanning, UV rays cause cancer.
For indoor tanning in a salon, the rays break down collagen in the skin causing it to prematurely loose elasticity. So you will start to wrinkle and sag at an Early age.
the safest way to obtain the tanned took is to have either a spry tan or to use a tanning cream, this dyes the skin as opposed to bringing out your natural melatonin to darken the skin.
2007-01-30 02:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was a manager in a tanning salon,this is a 2 sided answer.No for your skin and cancer its not good for you. On the other hand I have gone tanning still sometimes and mentally it seems to help. I dont know if you get a vitamin source like vit.d or what but especially in the winter its good for your emotional state.In some cases like psoriasis it is recomended.
2007-01-30 03:40:25 · answer #3 · answered by maryann c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sun or artificial sun exposure is associated with skin aging and increased risk of skin cancer. Nearly all skin cancer is caused by sun exposure. However, sun exposure does provide for vitamin D conversion which is not all bad.
2007-01-30 02:01:51 · answer #4 · answered by Jeffrey P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Tanning exposes your skin to harmful rays.
2007-01-30 01:59:46 · answer #5 · answered by leaptad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No unless you want skin cancer and age quicker. Try the spray tan.
2007-01-30 01:59:57 · answer #6 · answered by xxprincessxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore these scaremongerers...
a good tan is essential !
looking good now surely more than offsets any potential future risks. Burn baby Burn!
2007-01-30 02:06:40 · answer #7 · answered by S_G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course its bad. use self tanning products and if tanning is a must in your books then use a spf30 sunscreen.
2007-01-30 02:01:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nowadays the sun has a lot of damaging rays that lead to premature wrinkles and skin damage, cancer etc
2007-01-30 02:01:45 · answer #9 · answered by Jim G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In moderation, some sun is good for your mental health as well.
2007-01-30 02:00:39 · answer #10 · answered by Miss Informed 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋