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  2. Ultraviolet light therapy - Wikipedia

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    Tanning beds are used both in dermatology practices for the treatment of cosmetic skin conditions (such as psoriasis, acne, eczema and vitiligo) and in indoor tanning salons for cosmetic tanning. Typical treatment regimens involve short exposure to UVB rays 3 to 5 times a week at a hospital or clinic, and repeated sessions may be required ...

  3. Health effects of sunlight exposure - Wikipedia

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    UV exposure might, for example, affect serotonin levels, which play a significant role in mood regulation and cognitive functions. This hormonal effect can helps stabilize circadian rhythms. This stabilizing effect is particularly important for individuals with mental disorders, who often experience circadian desynchronization and sleep problems.

  4. Health experts warn that it's not safe to use tanning beds ...

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    Europe has even higher rates of tanning bed use than the U.S., and despite Norway having regulations against minors using tanning beds, Bendiksen says she used one for the first time when she was ...

  5. Sun tanning - Wikipedia

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    A tanning bed emits UV radiation. To avoid exposure to UVB and UVA rays, or in seasons without strong sunshine, some people take alternative steps to appear with darkened skin. They may use sunless tanning (also known as self-tanners); stainers that are based on dihydroxyacetone (DHA); [52] or cosmetics such as bronzers.

  6. First, a little background on all things UV rays and tanning beds. The sun emits three types of ultraviolet radiation: UVA, UVB, and UVC rays. UVA rays are what tan (and age) your skin.

  7. Indoor tanning - Wikipedia

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    Horizontal low-pressure tanning bed. Indoor tanning involves using a device that emits ultraviolet radiation to produce a cosmetic tan. [a] Typically found in tanning salons, gyms, spas, hotels, and sporting facilities, and less often in private residences, the most common device is a horizontal tanning bed, also known as a sunbed or solarium.

  8. Tanning bed use is finally on the decline - AOL

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    About 1.6 million fewer women and 400,000 fewer men used tanning beds in 2013 compared to 2010, according to a report published in JAMA Dermatology. Overall, tanning bed use fell from 5.5 percent ...

  9. Sunless tanning - Wikipedia

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    1960s advertisement for tanning lotion. Sunless tanning, also known as UV filled tanning, self tanning, spray tanning (when applied topically), or fake tanning, refers to the effect of a suntan without exposure to the Sun. Sunless tanning involves the use of oral agents (carotenids), or creams, lotions or sprays applied to the skin. [1]