Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Asked 6 months ago

Do tanning booths cause skin cancer?

My cousin is going abroad and was asking about tanning booths there. I always thought they were bad for you, especially with skin cancer risk. Can someone shed some light on this, please?

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Divya Rao Divya Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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I was actually looking into this online and found that tanning booths are classified as group 1 carcinogens, just like cigarettes. It is scary how dangerous they really are. Definitely seems best to avoid them completely.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Hey, yes, they do increase the risk of skin cancer quite a bit because of the intense UV light. But don't stress too much if you have used one before. Just don't go back, use sunscreen, and you will be absolutely fine!

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Priyanka Sharma Priyanka Sharma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I totally get why you are worried about this, skin health is so important. Yes, tanning booths are very harmful and are known to cause skin cancer. It is much safer to stay away from them and love your natural skin.

Sharda Devi Sharda Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

These artificial booths are indeed very risky for skin cancer. I always tell my kids to use simple home packs like curd and tomato juice for a natural glow. It is much better than risking your health with these dangerous machines.

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Amit Deshmukh Amit Deshmukh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

At my regular hospital checkup, the dermatologist clearly advised that tanning booths are highly dangerous. The concentrated UV radiation damages skin cells directly. It is best to consult a good specialist if you have any skin concerns.

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