Causes & Risk Factors Of Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Use Of Tanning Beds

The use of tanning beds increases your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma. Individuals who use them are two and a half times more likely to develop SCC than those who don't. The equipment used for indoor tanning produces and discharges UVA and UVB radiation. The amount produced may be even stronger than radiation from the sun in some cases. Research studies have shown exposure to ultraviolet radiation from tanning beds increases the risk of various cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma. Researchers estimate the usage of tanning beds may cause almost half a million cases of skin cancer every year, and in fact, one tanning session can increase the risk of squamous cell carcinoma by sixty percent. Many experts believe their use is contributing to an increase in skin cancer cases among young women who use this method to darken their skin.

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