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Are tanning beds “safe”? Human studies of melanoma
Author(s) -
Berwick Marianne
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
pigment cell and melanoma research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.618
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1755-148X
pISSN - 1755-1471
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-148x.2008.00499.x
Subject(s) - sun exposure , dermatology , sunbathing , ultraviolet radiation , melanoma , medicine , carcinogen , sun protection , safer , environmental health , cancer research , chemistry , organic chemistry , radiochemistry , computer security , computer science
Summary Controversy continues over the carcinogenic properties of tanning beds. The tanning industry “sells” tanning beds as a safe alternative to UV exposure for both tanning as well as vitamin D biosynthesis. But, how safe are tanning beds? Epidemiologic data – incomplete and unsatisfactory – suggests that tanning beds are not safer than solar ultraviolet radiation and that they may have independent effects from solar exposure that increase risk for melanoma.