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People who first use a tanning bed before age 35 increase their risk for melanoma by 75 percent. It\u2019s tremendously important to warn teens about the dangers of tanning<\/a> but getting through to them can be challenging.<\/p>\n

Sign the Petition: Tell the FDA to Ban Teen Tanning!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Amy Wechsler, MD, a dermatologist and psychiatrist practicing in New York City (and a parent to two young adults), talked to us about how to communicate effectively with teens and tweens about tanning.<\/p>\n

Understanding Teens\u2019 Behavior<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Studies show that once children reach their teen years, parents\u2019 influence wanes as peer influence becomes much stronger.<\/strong> Why is this, and how can parents regain some control?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Wechsler: <\/strong>Some kids want to be rebellious, and that could have something to do with parents\u2019 declining influence! But I think that for many kids, the interest in tanning is actually more about the look. My son wears rash guards [sun-protective swim shirts], and I told him never to sunburn, but then everybody at his summer camp told him, \u201cYou look so good with your tan \u2014 you look healthy!\u201d If you hear that enough, you believe it. A tan is still shorthand for, \u201cI look athletic, like I\u2019ve been outdoors exercising, not like a wallflower sitting at home alone!\u201d But the truth is, as parents we have a lot of influence: our kids are watching us like hawks. You might not realize it, but you\u2019re modeling behavior for your kids all the time. So, model healthy outdoor behavior by seeking shade, and by wearing sunscreen and a broad-brimmed hat, for instance.<\/p>\n

Do teens understand mortality and aging, and how tanning might affect their health?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kids feel invincible when they\u2019re young. This kind of healthy narcissism is a part of their psychological development. When kids are warned about something like skin cancer, they think it\u2019s not going to happen to them, or it\u2019s so far in the future it doesn\u2019t seem real or particularly scary.<\/p>\n

Should parents approach their teen[s] together or individually?<\/strong><\/p>\n

What\u2019s important is that you repeat the anti-tanning message in as many different ways as possible. Don\u2019t gang up on your child, but do repeat the message whenever you can. You want a give-and-take with the kids \u2014 listen to your kids as well as lecture them!<\/p>\n

\"teenagers\"<\/p>\n

Would you recommend offering incentives or rewards? (\u201cIf you don\u2019t tan, I\u2019ll buy you\u2026\u201d)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sure, it might work, especially with 10- to 12-year-olds, who are often amenable to this approach.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Should parents focus more on the risk of kids getting skin cancer due to tanning, or on vanity \u2014 increased skin aging and damage to their appearance?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It depends on the teens and their personal interests. I use the cosmetic argument. I ask, \u201cTen years from now, do you want to look older than your friends who didn\u2019t tan?\u201d I often show them a photo of a truck driver whose face is vastly aged on the left side from the sun. [People who do a lot of driving are more likely to have sun damage and skin cancers on the left side of the face, which receives more UV (ultraviolet) radiation<\/a> than the right.] That being said, some teens are not concerned with their looks, and for them, a discussion about the health risks associated with tanning could be effective.<\/p>\n

What about teens who say they feel more attractive when they\u2019re tan?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Girls feel a huge pressure to be skinny, and many believe they look thinner and more attractive when tan. In these cases, you can emphasize non-UV tanning options, like self-tanners and spray tans. These can look natural, and they won\u2019t damage your skin. However, they also don\u2019t provide sun protection, so it\u2019s crucial to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen as well as sun-protective clothing<\/a>, a hat and sunglasses. I don\u2019t use self-tanners myself \u2014 I believe in going with your own glow \u2014 but I recommend self-tanners as opposed to UV exposure, by all means.<\/p>\n

What do you tell teens who say that tanning improves their mood?<\/strong><\/p>\n

For teens suffering from SAD [seasonal affective disorder, a common mood disorder that causes depression, generally during the gloom of winter], stepping outside into visible light can help. Seeing this light with your eyes helps your brain make feel-good chemicals, so wearing sun protection doesn\u2019t interfere with that. Activities like vigorous exercise or spending time with friends or pets can help boost your mood, too.<\/p>\n

Does it help to cite celebrities who have shunned tanning?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, absolutely. We need to point to celebrities like Gabrielle Union, Anne Hathaway, Eva Longoria and Adele, who have all talked publicly about protecting their skin.<\/p>\n

Do you have any other suggestions?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Repetition is key \u2014 you can never repeat your message too often! Also, personal stories can be very powerful. I have sun damage on my arms from my childhood, and when I\u2019m trying to educate kids, I show them my arms, which have little white dots I can\u2019t get rid of. I\u2019m sure I\u2019m not the only parent who can use himself or herself as an example! Modern medicine is about prevention, and education is such an important part of it. Much of this education should come from home.<\/p>\n

Have you seen changes that make you hopeful?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even one child using a tanning bed is one too many, but I\u2019m encouraged by some of the progress we\u2019ve made recently. In the past few years there has been a decline not only in the number of tanning salons in the U.S. but also in the number of teens actually using them. Things are heading in the right direction, but definitely not quickly enough!<\/p>\n

Note:<\/em> To date,\u00a042\u00a0states and the District of Columbia either ban or regulate indoor tanning by minors,\u00a0and numerous counties and cities have enacted their own laws or regulatory measures.\u00a0This has resulted in varying levels of indoor tanning restrictions across the country.<\/p>\n

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