According to the House Committee on
Energy and Commerce, tanning salons are misleading their customers with the
information they are providing about the risks of tanning procedures. The risks
primarily include skin cancer. The Committee found out that there has been
false information circulated to customers from the salons.
Generally, indoor tanning can trigger
skin cancer especially when done more often because the ultraviolet rays (UV)
released by it becomes too much than normal amount. HCEC discovered that 90
percent of salons which were investigated denied the linkage between skin
cancer and tanning procedures as “merely a great myth” or “rumor.”
In addition, some salons that provide
tanning services claimed that “it is actually beneficial to undergo indoor
tanning as it can help prevent cancer.” The worst idea that HCEC found out is
the claim that it can treat lupus and arthritis, help in weight loss, enhance
immune system and prevent osteoporosis.
With these false details gathered
by the Committee, people become more prone to acquiring skin cancer because people are
more attracted to undergo indoor tanning procedure.
Remember tanning is one of the causes
of skin cancer. The more a person is exposed to UV rays; the probability of
acquiring the chronic illness is very high.
It is important that we become aware
of this especially teenagers since they are the main target market of these
salons.
If you have plans to apply the
procedure, you must first know the amount of UV rays because there is only a
certain amount that FDA approves. Although tanning bed is classified as Class 1
(safe medical equipment) by FDA, it is still essential that you are properly
informed with the procedure in order to prevent skin cancer.