Common Skin Conditions

Tanning

Is tanning the skin to prevent sunburn a good thing to do?

Tanning for any reason is not a healthy practice. Tanning is a result of damage that has occurred in the skin. Sunlight causes mutations in the DNA of skin cells. The body tries to repair these mutations and in the process produces more pigment in the skin. Unfortunately, a tan only offers the equivalent of an SPF 8, which is not sufficient to protect the skin. DNA damage can still occur even in the absence of sunburn. This damage can eventually lead to wrinkling and permanent freckling of the skin and possible formation of skin cancer.

• Rosacea |
• Laser Hair Removal |
• Hair Loss |
• Athlete's Foot


• Poison Ivy |
• Acne |
• Abnormal Moles |
• Shingles |
• Sun Protection |
• Liposuction


• Warts |
• Skin Cancers |
• Psoriasis |
• Itching |
• Botox®


• Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) |
• Actinic Keratosis (Pre-Cancer)


• Basal Cell Carcinoma |
• Dysplastic Nevus


• Winter Itch |
• Scabies |
• Tanning