Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Are tanning beds safe? Dr. Oma Agbai, a board-certified dermatologist with UC Davis Health, explains why indoor tanning increases the risk of skin cancer, including melanoma, and why dermatologists are concerned about the return of tanning bed use.
Learn how UV exposure damages the skin, why even treatable skin cancers can leave lasting scars, and what you can do to protect yourself. Sun safety tips include using SPF 30 sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and seeking shade whenever possible.
Video description: Dr. Agbai speaks to the camera from a studio. Images include a woman using a tanning bed, a suspicious mole, a doctor's exam, surgery for skin cancer, and a noticeable scar.
#Dermatology #SkinCancer #Melanoma #TanningBeds #Sunscreen
Are tanning beds safe? Dr. Oma Agbai, a board-certified dermatologist with UC Davis Health, explains why indoor tanning increases the risk of skin cancer, including melanoma, and why dermatologists are concerned about the return of tanning bed use.
Learn how UV exposure damages the skin, why even treatable skin cancers can leave lasting scars, and what you can do to protect yourself. Sun safety tips include using SPF 30 sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and seeking shade whenever possible.
Video description: Dr. Agbai speaks to the camera from a studio. Images include a woman using a tanning bed, a suspicious mole, a doctor's exam, surgery for skin cancer, and a noticeable scar.
#Dermatology #SkinCancer #Melanoma #TanningBeds #Sunscreen
