Indoor tanning: Evidence surrounding advertised health claims.

Abstract in brief

• Indoor tanning remains popular despite evidence linking it to higher skin cancer risk, and the industry promotes supposed health benefits like increased vitamin D, improved mood, and dermatologic treatment.
• The review found minimal scientific support for these health claims, noting that tanning beds emit mostly UVA radiation, which is ineffective at boosting vitamin D or mood, and offers little benefit in developing a base tan or treating skin conditions.
• Healthcare providers should continue to educate patients about the misleading marketing of tanning beds and emphasize the increased skin cancer risk associated with artificial UV exposure.