Tanning Beds Pose Serious Health Risks

As the weather turns colder and the sunlight hours dwindle, more and more Americans flock to indoor tanning salons to get that much desired straight-from-the-beach bronze glow. In fact, nearly 30 million people in the United States tan in salons every year, most of them women between the ages of 16 and 49. But before you start baking under the lights, you might want to consider the numerous health risks associated with tanning bed use. Let’s begin with infections. If the surface of the tanning bed isn’t cleaned properly or if the towels you use aren’t washed in hot water, you can get infections like pubic lice (crabs) and warts caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV. Tanning beds and exposure to UV rays can have a detrimental effect on your immune system as well because it reduces the activity level of natural killer cells and T cells. Share and Enjoy:

Natural remedies for childhood eczema

If dry, cracked, and generally irritated skin has adults in pain periodically due to an allergic reaction, stress, or weather, imagine the pain children and infants who have developed eczema ... Share and Enjoy:

Benign skin cancer linked to increased risk for more serious cancers

Non-melanoma skin cancer, formally known as basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, is the most commonly developed skin cancer affecting 1 million people in the United States each year. It ... Share and Enjoy:

Natural wrinkle remedies

he skin is made of elastic fibers called collagen and elastin. As we age and stress our skin, the fibers stretch causing the relaxed appearance known as wrinkles. Wrinkles can ... Share and Enjoy:

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are one of the most commonly used techniques for improving the appearance and texture of the skin. The procedure destroys parts of the skin in a controlled manner ... Share and Enjoy:

Laser Treatment May Reverse Sun-Damaged Skin

There was a time when sunscreen was not available, and before it became the mandatory beach and pool accessory that it is today. The result for many is skin damaged ... Share and Enjoy:

Winter Skin Remedies that Keep the Blues Away

Although not always on your mind, your skin is the most vulnerable part of your body and the part that gets roughed up the most, especially in harsh weather environments. ... Share and Enjoy:

Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer

by – Diana Kohnle (HealthDay News) – The sun’s rays may boost your mood, but they also contain harmful ultraviolet rays that can damage your skin and lead to skin cancer. The ... Share and Enjoy: