Aryan Sharma Aryan Sharma Asked 5 months ago

Does tanning give you cancer?

I've seen some ads for tanning salons, but my parents told me it's very dangerous. Does tanning give you cancer, or is it okay in moderation?

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Usha Sharma Usha Sharma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, exposing your skin to harsh UV rays for tanning is very dangerous. If you have any unusual dark moles or skin patches that are changing size, please don't try home remedies. Go see a dermatologist immediately to get it checked.

Aditya Rao Aditya Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, both UV tanning beds and excessive sunbathing are scientifically proven to cause skin cancer. Don't waste your time or risk your health on artificial tanning. Just use a good SPF 50 sunscreen daily and focus on your work.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Yes, UV radiation from tanning is a major cause of skin cancers. Please protect yourself well by wearing a hat and applying sunscreen whenever you go out in the sun.

Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Bro, yes, artificial tanning beds are super bad for you and definitely raise cancer risks. But don't stress too much about regular daily sun exposure, just slap on some sunscreen before heading out and you'll be totally fine!

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Consult a radiation oncologist

Muralidharan K. Muralidharan K. Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Overexposure to UV rays from tanning increases skin cancer risk significantly. Just like keeping blood pressure in check through regular monitoring, you must protect your skin and get any weird moles or spots checked by a professional regularly.

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, UV damage is cumulative and highly dangerous. I ignored a changing dark spot on my shoulder for years, thinking it was just a normal sunspot, and ended up needing a painful biopsy. Get any suspicious skin changes checked by a doctor right away.

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