UV‐induced skin changes due to regular use of commercial sunbeds

Ruegemer, Julia; Schuetz, B.; Hermann, K.; Hein, Rüdiger; Ring, J; Abeck, Dietrich

doi:10.1034/j.1600-0781.2002.180501.x

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“…The conclusions on percentage use are supported in a much larger cross-sectional study, published in the same year, of 4147 boys and 5932 girls aged 12-18 yr from all 50 USA states (30). A total of 9.5% had used a sunbed in the previous year, with much greater use by the girls (OR ¼ 7 95%; CI ¼ 5.7-8.7) and with older girls (15)(16)(17)(18) more likely to report use than younger girls (24.6% vs. 4.7%). A smaller study of 210 students, published in 2001 in Texas, reported that 18% had used a tanning bed in the previous 6 months (31).…”

Section: Use Of Tanning Devicessupporting

confidence: 53%

“…There is evidence to suggest that tans induced by UVB and UVA are qualitatively different and that a UVA-induced tan provides almost no photoprotection (14). One study showed that tanning for at least 6 weeks with UVA sunbeds did not result in any changes in minimal erythema dose (MED), indicating that the tan was not photoprotective (15). Recent studies with SSR have shown that tanning in skin types II and IV is associated with an accumulation of epidermal DNA photodamage (16).…”

Section: Tanningmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Tanning Devices – Fast Track to Skin Cancer?

Young

2004

Pigment Cell Research

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The use of UVB and/or UVA emitting devices for cosmetic tanning is widespread in Western populations including young people and is especially prevalent in females. Several epidemiological studies, although not all, have shown a significant relationship between the use of tanning devices and malignant melanoma after, in some cases, adjustment for confounding factors such as solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure. A relationship between solar exposure, especially intermittent exposure, and malignant melanoma is well established so it is not surprising that a similar connection has been reported for the use of tanning devices. Several epidemiological studies show that childhood exposure to sunlight is a risk factor for malignant melanoma and this may also be the case for the use of tanning devices, especially if sunburns are obtained.Some studies have evaluated the relationship between the use of tanning devices and non-melanoma skin cancer and at least one has suggested an association. The use of tanning devices by a substantial minority of young people is a worrying trend in terms of a likely increased incidence of malignant melanoma, and possibly non-melanoma cancers in the future. Although two recent reviews by epidemiologists conclude that a clear link between tanning devices and malignant melanoma is yet to be proven, there is a strong case for effective legislation to prohibit the use of tanning devices by people under 18 yr of age.

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Section: Use Of Tanning Devicessupporting

confidence: 53%

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Tanning Devices – Fast Track to Skin Cancer?

Young

2004

Pigment Cell Research

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“…Ruegemer et al. 9 found that doses of 1·13 or 1·46 J m −2 , twice weekly for 6 weeks, were insufficient to induce significant increases in pigmentation. Bech‐Thomsen et al.…”

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Dynamics of pigmentation induction by repeated ultraviolet exposures: dose, dose interval and ultraviolet spectrum dependence

Miller

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Zmudzka

et al. 2008

British Journal of Dermatology

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“…Indeed, many studies confirm the protective effect of continuous solar exposure during childhood and adolescence, particularly in individuals with phototype III-IV [33, 37], while excessive exposures, especially in people with fair skin and in the first 10 years of life, is associated with an increased risk of melanoma in later life [41, 48, 49]. Interestingly, some studies have indicated that artificially induced suntan, for example, before holidays/increased exposure to sunlight, has minimal to no protection against DNA damage [50–52]. …”

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The Role of Optical Radiations in Skin Cancer

et al. 2013

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Purpose. Electromagnetic radiation with wavelength in the range 100 nm to 1 mm is known as optical radiation and includes ultraviolet radiation, the visible spectrum, and infrared radiation. The deleterious short- and long-term biological effects of ultraviolet radiation, including melanoma and other skin cancers, are well recognized. Infrared radiation may also have damaging biological effects. Methods. The objective of this review was to assess the literature over the last 15 years and to summarize correlations between exposure to optical radiation and the risk of melanoma and other cancers. Results. There is a clear correlation between exposure to UV radiation and the development of skin cancer. Most importantly, a strong association between artificial UV radiation exposure, for example, tanning devices, and the risk of melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma has been clearly demonstrated. There is no clear evidence that exposure to IR and laser radiation may increase the risk of skin cancer, although negative health effects have been observed. Conclusions. Preventative strategies that involve provision of public information highlighting the risks associated with exposure to sunlight remain important. In addition, precautionary measures that discourage exposure to tanning appliances are required, as is legislation to prevent their use during childhood.

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UV‐induced skin changes due to regular use of commercial sunbeds

Cited by 30 publications

References 29 publications

Tanning Devices – Fast Track to Skin Cancer?

Tanning Devices – Fast Track to Skin Cancer?

Dynamics of pigmentation induction by repeated ultraviolet exposures: dose, dose interval and ultraviolet spectrum dependence

The Role of Optical Radiations in Skin Cancer

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