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| Protection Against Skin Cancer: What's New? |
Warm weather and sunny skies seem to bring out the desire to bathe in the glow of rays that seem far too elusive during Michigan's long winters. Warnings about the dangers of exposure to UV light go unheeded while many hope to darken skin left pale from months of often cloudy weather.
However, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) warns that not only can too much sun cause sunburn and skin cancers, but it may also contribute to wrinkles, freckles, skin texture changes, dilated blood vessels, and rash problems.
Indoor Tanning Devices
In addition to recommending that you "avoid deliberate sunbathing, wear a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and protective clothing (and) use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, even on cloudy days", the AAD says:
"Evidence from several studies has shown that exposure to UV radiation from indoor tanning devices is associated with an increased risk of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer such as squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. A review of seven studies found a statistically significant increase in the risk of melanoma in those who had been exposed to UV radiation from indoor tanning before the age of 35. Studies have demonstrated that exposure to UV radiation during indoor tanning damages the DNA in the skin cells.
"On September 27, 2007, President Bush signed the Tanning Accountability and Notification Act (TAN Act) into law, which dermatologists believe may help significantly reduce the incidence of skin cancer in Americans. The law calls for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine if the current language and positioning of warning labels on indoor tanning devices is adequate to effectively warn consumers of the known dangers of indoor tanning, including the risk of skin cancer.
"By law, the indoor tanning industry will be accountable to consumers and present the facts about the dangers of their products. . .  The new law will require the FDA to conduct consumer testing to "determine consumer understanding of label warnings." It further requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report back to Congress in one year with the results, including "the measures being implemented by the Secretary to significantly reduce the risks associated with indoor tanning devices."
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071109200042.htm
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Read more about indoor tanning:
https://www.healthatoz.com/portal/Atoz/dc/caz/canc/skic/alert05152006.jsp
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