Beside skin cancer can you die in a tanning booth?

my mom thinks i should go to a tanning salon and get a tan cause im really really pale. i had no objections untill i saw final Destination 3. when the two girls died in the tanning booths. now im terrified of them am i being wierd or should i be scared.
Beside skin cancer can you die in a tanning booth?
ah the SAME thing happened to me...my friend explained to me that i was just being crazy and it was just a movie. besides skin cancer, there is really no risk to going to a tanning salon.





you should try it,


caitlin
Beside skin cancer can you die in a tanning booth?
I think it's possible to overheat and pass out, but OI don't know about death, I go tanning all the time, don't be scared if your a first timer.
Reply:why don't you try some of the tanning moisturizers over the counter





they are cheaper and not hazardous
Reply:Yes, you could end up cooking your internal organs. Just don't stay in there very long. Any decent tanning salon will have rules about use to protect you.
Reply:No offense but it doesn't seem like your mom has your best interests at heart if she's telling you that you need a tan. Tanning booths aren't healthy, like you said they can cause skin cancer, and you can still get burns and such as well, think about sitting in the sun for an extended period of time...it's basically the same thing.
Reply:Well, as long as you aren't destined to die you should be fine. You start off at a low amount of time and then work up from there.
Reply:Tanning Booths: Are They Worth the Risk?





Every year more than one million people are diagnosed with skin cancer in the United States. Despite this fact, hundreds of thousands of people routinely visit tanning salons.


Are tanning booths less dangerous than tans from the sun? The fact is that the UVA rays that are emitted from the Ultraviolet A light sources in tanning salons are two to three times more powerful than the UVA rays which occur naturally from the sun.





Scientists and most lay people agree that solar radiation is damaging to our skin. The first effect of sun damage that we notice is that our skin may become pink, red, or blistered from a severe burn. Forms of photosensitivity including drug reactions and sun poisoning may also be initiated by tanning salon exposure.





Some who tan not only accept, but expect their skin to pass through these damaging changes. They believe that these damaging skin changes are the path to a deep, golden glow. They want to appear healthy. So they often accept the pink, red, and even severe burns and blisters, as necessary tribulations that must occur.





What are the long-term effects of UV exposure?


Over time, the effects of too much UVA exposure can lead to eye damage, immune system changes, cataracts, wrinkles and premature aging of the skin, and skin cancers. Look at your own skin and compare areas such as the front of your hands and your face to areas that are almost never exposed to solar radiation. The difference in skin texture, tone, wrinkles, ect. that you see are caused by exposure to the sun.


Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and approximately 90% of all skin cancers can be traced to UV exposure. Skin cancer most often occurs on the face, and almost never on the buttocks, inner thighs, or under the arms. The three main types of skin cancer are melanoma, basal-cell carcinoma, and squamous-cell carcinoma. Malignant melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and its incidence is rapidly rising in women under 40.





Who's at Risk?


Skin cancer can happen to anyone, however the risk is greatest for people who:


have fair skin.








have blonde, red, or light brown hair.








have blue, green, or gray eyes.








always burn before tanning.








burn easily.








don't tan easily, but spend a lot of time outdoors.








have previously been treated for skin cancer or who have a family history of skin cancer (if you have a family history of melanoma, see your physician for regular skin exams).








live in or take regular vacations to high altitudes (Ultraviolet exposure increases with altitude).








work indoors all week and try to play "catch up" on the weekend.


Warning Signs of Skin Cancer


As with many cancers, early detection and treatment offers your best chance of remission and survival. Here are some signs that may indicate skin cancer:


A skin abnormality that increases in size and appears multicolored, pink, red, black, brown, tan, pearly, translucent, or tan.








A mole that changes color, textures, grows, becomes irregular in shape, or that is bigger than a pencil eraser.








A spot or growth that continually itches, hurts, becomes crusty, scabs, or bleeds.








An open sore that does not heal after 4 weeks or one that heals and reopens.


Regular skin self-exams could save an estimated 4,500 lives annually. Anytime you are concerned about a growth or spot on your skin, it is best to seek the advice of your physician.





Protecting Your Skin


Most of us know the importance of using a sunscreen to help prevent damaging rays from penetrating our skin. Using the proper SPF for your skin type and circumstances may lower your risk of skin cancer, however sunscreens will not undo damage that has already been done to your skin.


Those who seek their tans from tanning salons should be aware of other considerations:





Those who burn easily or never tan in the sun should not use tanning salons.








Check with your pharmacist for possible drug interactions.








UV radiation can aggravate cold sores in people who are prone to them.








Always use the protective goggles which should be available at the tanning salon. Your eyes can be severely burned by the intense UV rays emitted by the light source.
Reply:i wouldnt either...any unnatural extreme heat.light is bound to be dangerouds in many ways. maybe u should try some of that new lotion that gives u a tan
Reply:I would say that you could. but only if you stayed in there too long
Reply:yes you could die because you could get heated up and pass out but the movie Final Destination 3 is fake and u cant actually go on fire in the booth
Reply:I know that movie was freaky. lol... But, the tanning beds are on a timer, so no worries. I love tanning. Not only do I look hot when I'm tan, but it makes me feel so good after wards. I feel like it cleanses the toxins from my body. Many people will probably preach to you about the skin cancer risks. Like anything else, tanning should be done in moderation.
Reply:I saw that movie to,but the odds of you dieing in a tanning saloon....well...if you think about it's a dumb question dont be scared you wont be barbeque....unless you escaped death's wrath but really it's okay to be scared it was a really dramitic movie just about anything in that dumb movie could kill you it's not like that on real earth were you can drink a coffee without worrying if dishfluid was in it-----like Bob marley said dont worry about a thing cause every little thing it's gonna be alright
Reply:You certainly can die if you over-do it! I knew of a girl who begged her mom all semester the year of her senior prom to let her go to a tanning salon so she would look nice for her date,etc. Well, her mom kept telling her she could but put it off until about a week and a half before the prom. The girl finally went. However, since she waited until the last minute, she decided to go "tanning bed hopping". You normally are limited to how often and how long you spend in a tanning bed because of the risks involved. Anyway, she spent as much time as she was allowed at each tanning bed before moving on to the next one. One evening, three days before the prom, the girl came into the living room after a shower. Her mom says, "What is that smell?" "It smells like burnt flesh." The girl couldn't smell anything. Eventually the mom figured out it was the girl. The mom took the girl to the ER after looking her over and taking note of the intense, nausteating odor coming from her daughter's skin. The doctors told her that the girl had cooked her insides. The girl died a couple of days later.
Reply:Yes! you can die in a tanning booth. Be careful. not only die but this can cause serious damage to your skin and cause skin aging even skin cancer. tanning booths can be very dangerous and can catch on fire easily. If you want an instant tan I suggest tanning spray or rub on lotion that you can purchase at a cvs or drugstore. That should work. although if it doesn't work at first than try different brands you should be able to find something that works with your skin.