Tag: Sunburn / Tan
Indoor Tanning May Up Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Dose-response association found between indoor tanning and SCC risk among women
Wearable Sensor Can Measure Personalized Ultraviolet Exposure
Device can be used during outdoor activities and in therapeutic phototherapy units
UV Protection Methods Low in Individuals With Skin of Color
Sunscreen use low, with 62 to 74 percent of African-Americans reporting never or rarely using sunscreen
Decision Tree Model Can ID Behaviors Linked to Sunburn Risk
Decision tree approach superior to composite score approach for classifying cases with sunburn
Skin Cancer Examinations More Likely for Indoor Tanning Users
Indoor tanning bed users more likely to have done skin cancer self-exams, had professional exams
Facial Morphing Program May Deter Young Adults From Tanning
At one-month follow-up, less frequent tanning reported for facial morphing participants
Knowledge Not Tied to Addictive Tanning Behavior in Millennials
Increased knowledge not linked to less tanning; negative link for self-esteem, tanning behavior
Few Indoor Tanners Have Been Screened for Skin Cancer
Correlates of screening include older age, family history of melanoma or skin cancer, high SPF sunscreen use
Prevalence of Sunburn 34.2 Percent in U.S. in 2015
About half of individuals aged 18 to 29 and those with sun-sensitive skin experienced sunburn
New Screening Tool Developed to Assess Tanning Addiction
Use of tool finds tan addiction tied to female gender, being single, anxiety, obsessive-compulsiveness
