Tanning Beds Are the ‘Worst Offenders’ for Skin Cancer, Dermatologist Says
Source: CureToday, September 2023
Tanning beds cause an increased risk of skin cancer among young people — especially those who have a family history of skin cancer.
Skin cancers are known to be the most common form of cancer in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and tanning beds and the sun may be contributing toward these high numbers.
Merkel cell, basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are among some of the most common types of skin cancer, with Merkel cell carcinoma gaining more awareness after singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffet died on Sept. 1 from the disease.