How does tanning cause skin damage?
How does tanning cause skin damage?
Tanning causes skin damage by burning the skin; multiple burns then accumulate over time, which causes premature aging and skin cancer. Dermatologist Doris Day, MD, explains why tanning is so dangerous and damaging to our skin.
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