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Even after hearing that women who have ever been indoor tanning<\/a> are six times more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma<\/a> in their 20s than those who have never done so, it\u2019s hard to believe skin cancer can happen at such a young age. Most young indoor tanners probably don\u2019t believe it can happen to them. However, three young women \u2014 all diagnosed before the age of 30 \u2014 will tell you that it absolutely can.<\/p>\n

Kelly, Kaitlin and Kristen all had different experiences with skin cancer<\/a> \u2014 different forms of the disease, different treatments and different relationships with the sun. But the one common denominator was ind<\/a>oor tanning during their teenage years.<\/p>\n

Tanning as a Lifestyle<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Kristen<\/em><\/center><\/p><\/div>\n

Kristen C. was a self-described sun worshipper throughout her teens. She tanned both outdoors and in tanning salons<\/a>, always pursuing the bronzed tan she desired.<\/p>\n

\u201cI loved how my skin looked, but I had no idea the harm I was doing,\u201d Kristen said. \u201cI know for young women like me who love the beach, it can be hard not to want a nice, golden tan.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kristen came to understand the real risks of tanning when she was unexpectedly diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma<\/a>, the most common form of skin cancer. Indoor tanning may be most closely associated with melanoma, but it affects your chances of developing other skin cancers as well: Any history of indoor tanning increases the risk of developing basal cell carcinoma before age 40 by 69 percent. After having excisional surgery to remove the tumor, Kristen has thankfully remained cancer-free. The experience caused a major shift in her relationship with tanning, however.<\/p>\n

\u201cI immediately stopped using tanning beds,\u201d she said. \u201cI still love the sun and the beach, but now I won\u2019t step out without SPF 30. This diagnosis helped me realize that it\u2019s not worth the risk.\u201d<\/p>\n

Along with using sunscreen daily, a full sun protection regimen<\/a> includes covering up with clothing, especially a broad-brimmed hat and UV-protective sunglasses, and seeking shade between the peak sunshine hours of 10 AM and 4 PM.<\/p>\n

Infrequent Tanning Is Still Dangerous<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Kaitlin\"

Kaitlin<\/em><\/center><\/p><\/div>\n

Sun lovers and frequent indoor tanners are certainly at an increased risk for developing skin cancer. But it can be difficult to reconcile with the idea that even incidental indoor tanning as a teen can have a serious effect. People who first use a tanning bed before age 35 increase their risk for melanoma by 75 percent.<\/p>\n

Whether you were an indoor tanning devotee or can count the number of times you used a tanning bed on one hand, it\u2019s important to be on the lookout for signs of melanoma. Kaitlin A. was hardly a devoted indoor tanner as a teen. She recalls starting to tan at the age of 16, but says she \u201cprimarily tanned for dance recitals and school dances like homecoming and prom.\u201d<\/p>\n

When she noticed a suspicious spot on her leg, she forced herself to visit the doctor despite a desire to put it off. \u201cIn the back of my head, I knew something was wrong,\u201d she recalled. Her instinct was correct: Kaitlin was diagnosed with melanoma<\/a>, and endured a significant surgery to remove it. Her doctor had to remove a large section of skin from her left thigh, and two lymph nodes.<\/p>\n

After that, Kaitlin was committed to keeping an eye on her skin. \u201cI saw my dermatologist for full-body exams every three months for three years, then twice a year for two years after that.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kelly<\/em><\/center><\/p><\/div>\n

This kind of vigilance also helped Kelly D., who like Kaitlin, had a history of indoor tanning and was diagnosed with melanoma in her 20s. After her gynecologist noticed a dark freckle on her abdomen, Kelly got herself to her dermatologist\u2019s office. That mole ended up being benign \u2014 but at a subsequent routine visit, Kelly called her doctor\u2019s attention to a freckle on her thigh. She had recently noticed it changing, getting bigger, darker and more raised. After a biopsy, Kelly was diagnosed with superficial spreading melanoma which, if left untreated, could have become invasive.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t even begin to express the importance of self-exams,\u201d Kelly said, adding that her dermatologist admitted she hadn\u2019t thought the spot would be melanoma. \u201cI may have saved my own life!\u201d<\/p>\n

Taking Action<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Researchers have proven many times that tanning beds expose the skin to unnaturally intense UV rays, the harmful impact of which can\u2019t be overstated. More people develop skin cancer because of tanning than develop lung cancer because of smoking, and sometimes it develops at shockingly young ages.<\/p>\n

\u201cNever in a million years did I think I would call myself a cancer survivor at the age of 21,\u201d Kaitlin said. \u201cI live with the terrifying fear that this awful disease could return any day. Ladies, don\u2019t tan!\u201d<\/p>\n

Parents also have a role to play in stopping childhood tanning \u2014 talk to your teens about the dangers of indoor tanning<\/a>. And if, like Kristen, your teen can\u2019t resist that bronzed look, there are sunless tanning<\/a> options available that are much safer than UV tanning.<\/p>\n

\u201cI still love how a tan looks, but now I achieve that through tinted lotions and spray-on tans so I can take care of my skin,\u201d Kristen explained.<\/p>\n

Whether they decide to rock their natural skin tone or explore sunless tanning, teens can be sure they\u2019re making the right decision for their skin by ditching indoor tanning. Because as Kaitlin, Kristen and Kelly all learned, visiting the tanning bed for years \u2014 or even a handful of times \u2014 can have consequences that extend beyond your time as a teen.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Even after hearing that women who have ever been indoor tanning are six times more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma in their 20s than those who have never done so, it\u2019s hard to believe skin cancer can happen at such a young age. Most young indoor tanners probably don\u2019t believe it can happen to them. <\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":3,"featured_media":712,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-711","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tanning","category-true-stories"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTeen Tanning: A Short-Term Decision With Long-Term Consequences<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Sun lovers and frequent indoor tanners are certainly at an increased risk for developing skin cancer. 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