This is especially true for childhood sunburns because there is more time and opportunity for subsequent sun damage to lead to fully malignant melanoma. There is no known safe way to tan. A suntan is the skin's response to an injury. Tanning occurs when the sun's ultraviolet rays penetrate the skin's inner layer, which causes the skin to produce more melanin as a response to the injury. Chronic exposure to the sun results in a change in the skin's texture causing wrinkling and age spots.
Tanning booths emit UVA radiation which poses both short and long-term risks to the skin.
Artificial radiation carries all the risks of natural sunlight. In addition, there can be damage to the body's immune system and reactions to certain fragrances, lotions, moisturizers and medications. This legislation usually requires that warning signs be prominently displayed in tanning salons and list the hazards of such exposure, among other possible regulatory provisions. In case you forget to cover up and apply sunscreen, the resulting sunburn can be dangerous. There are several types of burns and burn treatments.