As summer nears, many young people are making trips to the local tanning salon. Having a tan is perceived as being healthy and youthful.
Little attention is given by teens and young adults regarding the hazards of tanning beds.
Short term effects associated with indoor tanning include redness, dry skin and itching. Long term effects can include wrinkling and sagging due to photo aging and skin cancers. Before running out to get that base tan at a salon, ask yourself if the risks out weigh the cosmetic benefit. Many people do not see the damage by photo aging until later in life, at just the time when most people are trying to look younger. It is provided to disseminate safety information to Creighton University Employees and Students inclusive of regulatory updates and policy changes.