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The Rise of Tanning Beds in the 1980s and Their Lasting Link to Skin Cancer - Andrea Leonard 1980's basal cell basal cell carcinoma non-melanoma skin cancer squamous cell squamous cell carcinoma sun sun damage suntan tanning tanning bed tanning beds uv index uv rays May 28, 2025

In the pursuit of beauty, trends come and go—but some leave more than just a cultural imprint. One such trend is the popularity of tanning beds, which began surging in the 1980s. Marketed as a glamorous, convenient way to achieve a sun-kissed glow year-round, indoor tanning quickly became a staple i...

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Risks, Prevention, and the Power of Early Detection basal cell carcinoma broad-spectrum sun screen climate change melanoma moh's micrographic moles non-melanoma skin cancer ozone depletion skin skin cancer skin cancer awareness month squamous cell carcinoma sunblock sunburn tanning beds tanning industry uv exposure uv index uv protection uv rays May 28, 2025

As warmer weather draws us outdoors, May serves as a vital reminder that our skin—the body’s largest organ—needs consistent care and protection. Skin Cancer Awareness Month, observed annually in May, is a public health campaign aimed at reducing the incidence and impact of skin can

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