Tanning

Tanning beds have helped people for years to catch the natural glowing look that normally would be from the sun, but now Congress has passed a Health Care Bill that allows a ten present tax on all indoor tanning beds. Are people paying the tax for the convenience or to help with the Health Care in the United States? Congress tells people that the tax is to help pay for the treatment that an individual must have because of the harm ultraviolent rays have on a person’s skin. (New York Times) I just

In the article, “Warning: That Tan Could Be Hazardous. Indoor Tanning Poses Cancer Risks, Teenagers Lear” the writer, Sabrina Tavernise discusses how tanning indoors in tanning beds will put people at a higher risk for Melanoma, especially teen tanners because they are at such a young age. Many teens today use tanning beds, but aren’t aware of how dangerous they really are. Tanning, especially indoor tanning has been linked to Melanoma and other types of skin cancers. A review of scientific evidence

A tanning bed may look very simple, but in reality it is very complicated, for instance, Gamma Rays have frequency’s greater than 3 x 1019, while UV rays have much lower frequency’s, so in a sunbed, if the frequency of UV light increases then it technically becomes Gamma Rays, depending on the amount of radiation that the person is exposed to, he/she might get radiation poisoning if exposed to small amounts of radiation, but if exposed to a large amount, according to a study in 2007 by the Health

Tanning pills are available in two major varieties, which are dependent on the type of major ingredients. One type is rich in tyrosine as discussed here (To open Top Tan Enhancing Tablets on the Tinning Tablets article) while the other is rich in specific pigments that form a golden-brown color on the epidermis once they are introduced in the body. Tyrosine supplements optimize the natural tanning of the body because it is an amino acid that is converted into melanin, the brown skin pigment of the

This is where tanning beds come into play. About 29.5 percent of teenagers use indoor tanning devices. (Health Day News). However, is the warm, golden glow going to be achievable any more? State Representatives are considering new restrictions, and changing existing laws, in regards to teen tanning. These new commands will ban teens from tanning. Are these bills acceptable? Are they needed? The Senate and Assembly of New York agreed to ban teens ages 16 years and younger from tanning beds (Precious)

Psychology of Tanning Although there is sufficient evidence that associates excessive UV exposure with increased risk of melanoma, indoor tanning proceeds to be a widespread public health issue. In fact, one of the most common myths that tanning bed users tend to believe to be true is that indoor tanning is actually much safer than outdoor exposure to UV rays (Le Clair & Cockburn, 2001). Despite having pertinent knowledge of the dangers that come with harsh exposure to UV light, many psychological

Tanning has become increasingly popular over years. The question is it beneficial or a bad business deal to start. The truth is tanning is convenient method utilized by many individuals to gain skin tone and color, builds self- esteem and promote relaxation. It can be beneficial in many aspects of our lives as well as an alternative to more harmful exposure but there are always risks at everything you do. Dermatologists today are against it for the simple fact that they believe it causes skin cancer

Research Foundation, the chances of getting melanoma increases by 75% if one uses a tanning bed before the age of thirty. (Why is tanning dangerous?). In addition, every one in three cancers diagnosed are diagnosed as skin cancer, and nearly 75% of patients diagnosed have admitted to using a tanning bed at least once in their lives. Although in some states it may be legal to use tanning beds under the age of eighteen, tanning beds have been proven to cause melanoma and skin damage when used inappropriately

Spring is finally here, and Spring Break and the Senior Prom are around corner. The teenagers and the college kids are planning a drive to the tanning salons or a day at the beach. The media has instilled in women that tan skin is a sign of youth and sex appeal. Some people go to the tanning salons and others spend hours outside in the sun to achieve the sun goddess look. Many don’t realize the dangers that come with the sun or a box with light bulbs that has more UVA radiation than the sun does

In the article, "Many Colleges Have Tanning Salons on or Near Campus; Some Accept Campus Cash," Health Magazine is arguing that even though tanning has been proven to increase the chances of cancer, colleges are promoting tanning. The tanning services being offered are often found on or near college campus's. While this may passively reinforce tanning and harmful nature, as a salon business owner I would put aside the unethical choices, and make decisions in what is best for marketing choices. As