U.S. TEENS FACE GROWING RISK OF DEADLY SKIN CANCER Leading dermatologist dispels myths, says teens need better protection to avoid cancer New York, NY, November 2008 – Of the approximately 1.3 million Americans who will learn they have melanomas or other skin cancers this year a growing percentage will be young people. According to […]
Tanning Beds, Sunshine And Skin Cancer: What’s the Connection? By Kathy Sena Here’s a chance to set a greater example for your kids, while protecting your own skin as well. Just say “No” to tanning beds. The recent increase in use of tanning beds by teenagers has contributed to a sharp rise in melanoma rates […]
An Update on your child’s health and welfare Teens and Tanning Beds The increase use of tanning beds by teenagers has contributed to a sharp rise in melanoma rates in young people, says New York City Dermatologist Joshua Fox, M.D. The short-term bronzing effects of tanning-bed use are simply not worth the possible long-term consequence […]
Spotlight on Tanning By Christina Lorenzen The spotlight is on tanning salons again with new laws. In Suffolk, anyone under 14 is banned from using sun beds and teens 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent. In Nassau, everybody under 18 needs signed parent approval. Parents must accompany teens under 16. There’s good […]
