If you’re a habitual tanning bed user, you may want to break that habit now. A recent study done by the University of Minnesota'sSchool of Public Health and Masonic Cancer Center has found conclusive evidence linking the frequent use of indoor tanning with the development of melanoma.
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes - the cells that produce pigment. According to the American Cancer Society, melanoma accounts for less than 5% of skin cancer cases but causes a large majority of skin cancer deaths.
Where as prior research results found only weak correlations between indoor tanning and melanoma, the methodology used in this study – according to the researchers - appears to leave little room for debate.
Frequent indoor tanners may want to put there money elsewhere. The cost of the time in a tanning booth to get that perfect golden tan may be hire than they think.
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