Can tanning cause skin cancer?

According to dermatologists, UV radiation damages the DNA in skin cells, which can lead to melanoma and other skin cancers over time. My skin specialist explained that even if we don't burn easily with Indian skin types, UV damage still accumulates silently. Always use a good physical sunscreen and avoid tanning beds entirely.

I didn't know that simple sun tanning could be so dangerous. Does this mean we should avoid going out in the afternoon completely, or is sunscreen enough to protect us? I am a bit worried because I have to travel a lot for college under the sun.

Please take this very seriously. My cousin loved sunbathing and ignored a small, dark spot on her shoulder for two years, which later turned out to be melanoma and required a difficult surgery. If you have any unusual patches or healing sores on your skin, go see an oncologist or dermatologist right away.

Long hours of sun exposure without protection is a major cause of skin damage and skin cancer. Since most of us have busy schedules, the most realistic solution is to make a broad-spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen a daily habit before stepping out. Don't skip it, even on cloudy days.