2022-05-13 14:24:25
Artificial tanning causes cancer
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Since 2009, artificial ultraviolet radiation has been classified as a definite human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). .
Artificial tanning poses no risks with occasional practice
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There is no way to set irradiance or dose limits to protect users. In other words, one tan is enough to cause cancer.
Young people are at greater risk
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In France, an estimated 43% of melanoma cases in young people are due to sunbed use before the age of 30. People who used a tanning bed at least once before the age of 35 had a 59% increased risk of skin melanoma. Cutaneous melanoma is one of the leading causes of death in people under 35 years of age.
Artificial tanning is safer than sun exposure
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Users may have a false sense of security as the technology is rarely associated with the appearance of sunburn and does not induce a thermal sensation. According to reports, skin burns may extend to 90% of the body surface after prolonged exposure to artificial ultraviolet light.
Artificial tanning prepares the skin for the sun and prevents sunburn
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The pigmentation obtained after exposure to a UV chamber is not related to epidermal thickening and follows a different mechanism than natural tanning. Therefore, it is not effective in preventing subsequent sun exposure and may even falsely give a sense of security and encourage users to no longer adhere to the principles of adequate sun protection.
Artificial tanning may be used to combat seasonal depression
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The benefits of sunlight for morale and its positive role in treating seasonal depression are all related to visible light (light therapy). There is no scientific basis for claims that indoor tanning can be used to treat seasonal depression.
Artificial tanning can be a source of vitamin D
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Given the proven cancer risk and the numerous very short-term side effects associated with exposure to artificial UV rays, the use of sunbeds to meet physiological vitamin D needs is not justified. There are two ways to meet your daily vitamin D needs:
Sunbathe: 15 to 20 minutes in the morning or afternoon, eat foods rich in vitamin D, such as fatty fish, certain mushrooms, egg yolks, etc.
Artificial tanning has been shown to be protective against certain non-skin cancers
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To date, available epidemiological studies have not demonstrated a protective effect of sun exposure against certain non-skin cancers (breast, colon, prostate).
Artificial tanning has other harmful effects besides causing cancer
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Exposure to artificial UV rays accelerates skin aging. Using a tanning lamp is four times faster than using the sun!
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