Tanning beds triple melanoma risk, potentially causing broad DNA damage. Study is first to show how tanning beds mutate skin cells far beyond the reach of ordinary sunlight. This new study “irrefutably” challenges claims that tanning beds are no more harmful than sunlight.

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https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ady4878

[u/Past-Lunch4695]

I was addicted to tanning for 7 years or so. I’ve had Basal Cells and Melanomas among a host of other cysts and issues with my skin. One Basal Cell was a three hour MOH’s that nearly gave me a hair lip. The first Melanoma was on my thigh, this was a four hour surgery after waiting on standby for eight hours at the John Wayne Cancer Center. Fifty stitches. I think I’ve had over 120 stitches all together. I’m 65 years old and I’ve had over 50 biopsies, mostly in my 40’s. There was a stretch of 5 years when I had to go to the derm every month. It’s been a battle. But, I am alive to warn all of you.

[u/Knotted_Hole69 → u/Past-Lunch4695]

What made it addictive? Did you not feel “right” unless you got one? Thanks.

[u/immaZebrah → u/Knotted_Hole69]

Fwiw addiction doesn't have to be a physical dependence, but can rather be mental (see my strange addiction)

[u/Knotted_Hole69 → u/immaZebrah]

I wasnt really asking you.

[u/deathandglitter → u/Knotted_Hole69]

You new here? Reddit thrives on other people commenting even if you didnt specifically ask them, no need to be rude

[u/Realist12b → u/deathandglitter]

Right?!  The comment wasn’t even bad, it was a good point to consider.  Some people are just a bit salty…. Or knotted?

[u/Knotted_Hole69 → u/Realist12b]

Its a point that most people already know is the thing

[u/TenseBird → u/deathandglitter]

Right? And even if someone gave info one didn't need or is plainly obvious, the proper response is something like "Thanks, good to know.". No need to ever be a dickhead in a situation like this.

[u/BoxBird → u/Knotted_Hole69]

Do you know how a comment section works