In a recently published perspective on the use of sunbeds Jean-François Doré and Marie-Christine Chignol discuss prevalence of their use and examine the evidence suggesting that use of indoor tanning increases the risk of skin Cancer. The authors conclude that the use of sunbeds should be strongly discouraged and banned under the age of 18. To find out more, read the full article for free until September 16th!
Tanning salons and skin cancer
Jean-François Doré and Marie-Christine Chignol
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2011, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C1PP05186E, Perspective
This article is part of an upcoming Themed Issue on UVA radiation with Guest Editors Rex Tyrell (Bath, UK), Vivienne Reeve (Sndney, Australia) and Evelyne Sage (Orsay, France).
