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By the way, doctor: Is a tanning bed safer than sunlight?

By the way, doctor: Is a tanning bed safer than sunlight?

Q. Does tanning in a tanning bed cause less damage than natural sunlight?

A. It doesn't matter whether you get it from the sun or from artificial sources such as sun lamps and tanning beds — ultraviolet (UV) radiation is linked to skin cancers (including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma) and to other sorts of skin damage, particularly premature skin aging (photoaging).

Read More about What to look for in sunblock
What to look for in sunblock

What to look for in sunblock
Good sun protection lotion starts with the SPF. Dr. Clarissa Yang explains what to look for in sunblock and how those ingredients work to protect your skin.
Read More about Clothes with ultraviolet protection factor
Clothes with ultraviolet protection factor

Clothes with ultraviolet protection factor
Clothes with ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) are a great way to protect your skin. But Dr. Clarissa Yang has some suggestions for ways to be smart in the sun at a more affordable price.
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What to look for in moisturizers

What to look for in moisturizers
Dry skin can become a greater issue as we age, prompting the desire to fight back with a good — possibly expensive — moisturizer. Dr. Clarissa Yang explains what to look for in moisturizers and how they work to help your skin.
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How to care for your skin

How to care for your skin
Skin care routines are as varied as the products made to help keep your skin healthy looking. Dr. Clarissa Yang shares her own regimen, with suggestions about what to keep in mind when you care for your skin.
Read More about The safe route to lip augmentation
The safe route to lip augmentation

The safe route to lip augmentation
If you want them, fuller lips can be safely achieved, but you must do your homework first. Dr. Clarissa Yang explains the lip augmentation procedure, what to expect and what to steer clear from.
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When to get help for burns

When to get help for burns
Not all burns can be easily cured with a home remedy. To know when you need to get help for burns, you need to first understand the different kinds. Dr. Michael VanRooyen explains the different degrees of burns and when it's time to seek medical attention.
Read More about Do wrinkle creams work?
Do wrinkle creams work?

Do wrinkle creams work?
There are lots of anti-aging options out there, but do wrinkle creams work? Dr. Clarissa Yang has the answer as well as tips for preventing wrinkles in the first place. Watch now.
Read More about Pimple popping - hands off!
Pimple popping - hands off!

Pimple popping - hands off!
Pimples may not be pleasant, but popping them could make a small problem bigger - literally. Dr. Clarissa Yang explains what can happen when pimple popping goes wrong and what you can do to handle it the right way.
Read More about Should I use tanning lotion?
Should I use tanning lotion?

Should I use tanning lotion?
Before you head to the tanning salong, Dr. Clarissa Yang gives her recommendation about using tanning lotion. Learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of this sunless solution. Watch now.
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