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Dermatologists blast tanning industry campaign to play down skin cancer fears
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
A new campaign by the tanning industry to promote the safety of sunbed use has come under fierce attack from the American Academy of Dermatology, which is accusing the industry of making claims that are “ridiculous” and unsupported by scientific evidence. continue reading
Smart phone apps testing skin cancer risk misleading
Thursday, January 17, 2013
American researchers are warning that smart phone users are picking up this habit and wrongfully placing their trust in these apps instead of heading to a doctor’s office for a proper diagnosis. continue reading
Tanning salon owner disappointed
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
A local businesswoman is disappointed in council's move to regulate tanning for teens, but remains hopeful that provincial legislation could trump the city's new bylaw.
JCTA Note: Belleville aprroved ban under the age 18 Jan 14, 2013 continue reading
Winter 2013 Webinar Series from Smart Tan
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
How Much UV Does a Tanner Really Get? - January 23rd at 1pm EST
Phototherapy - February 7th at 1pm EST continue reading
Smart Tan Is Right: Ackerman
Monday, January 14, 2013
The research dermatologist largely credited for founding pathology procedures used in dermatology — dermatopathology — agrees with Smart Tan’s position that sunburn, not sun exposure, is the UV-related risk factor for melanoma and that over-the-top anti-UV messages are harmful. continue reading
