Most of us are aware of the dangers of using sunbeds. But many of us choose to continue to use them anyway, choosing to believe that that ‘base tan’ glow is worth the risks, or buying into rumours that the vitamin D absorbed from the UV rays counteracts the dangers of using sunbeds.
In recent years there’s been a newcomer to the false tan market. Nasal tanning sprays involve inhaling chemicals that stimulate the production of melanin – the pigment that gives our skin that tan. These sprays have been linked not just to skin cancer, but also to kidney damage.
As holidaymakers prepare for their first summer holidays since lockdown, Google searches around the topic of sunbeds have increased drastically with some search terms increasing in popularity by 350%. In an effort to leave no room for doubt when it comes to sunbeds and their safety, Dr Arif Aslam, a consultant dermatologist at Spire Fylde Coast Hospital, has answered the top questions.
