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Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin
Nichole Sims was diagnosed with melanoma after using tanning beds as a teenager. Experts warn that tanning bed use increases melanoma risk due to high UV exposure causing DNA mutations. Social media is fueling a resurgence in tanning popularity among young people, despite health risks highlighted by studies and organizations like the American Cancer Society.
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