Our office is located in Elliott Hall on the Rutherford campus. Our services are available to all Felician College students, staff, and faculty. . A tan is often mistaken as a sign of good health.
Dermatologists know better.
A suntan is actually the result of skin injury. Tanning occurs when UV rays enter the skin and it protects itself by producing more pigment or melanin. Indoor tanning is just as bad for your skin as sunlight. Most tanning salons use ultraviolet-A bulbs and studies have shown that UVA rays go deeper into the skin and contribute to premature wrinkling and skin cancer. Sun Facts Z You can get sunburn even on a cloudy day.