And that position is that tanning, whether outdoors or indoors, poses a danger to one's health. Regardless of whether they are emitted from the sun, tanning beds or sun lamps, UV rays result in premature aging of the skin. UVA-recognized as a deeper, penetrating radiation and possibly linked closely to the development of melanoma. UVB-associated with sunburn. Both types of UV rays also may be linked to damage to the immune system.
People can experience acute and chronic effects of tanning.
The most obvious is sunburn. Also, people who tan often will notice that as they get older, their skin will take on a leather-like appearance, become dry, and tend to wrinkle prematurely. Here's another quick quiz. Whether the source of UV radiation is from the sun or a tanning bed, the result remains the same. Whether tanning from natural sunlight or artificial light, the negative effects remain the same.