Tanning as a behavioral addiction

AS Kourosh, CR Harrington… - The American journal of …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Persistent tanning despite potentially fatal consequences suggests a
compulsive behavior similar to other addictive disorders. Objectives: To review the literature …

Who uses sunbeds? A systematic literature review of risk groups in developed countries

S Schneider, H Krämer - Journal of the European Academy of …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Skin cancer is caused by ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Indoor tanning is a totally avoidable risk
behaviour. This review addresses the specific characteristics of sunbed users and the …

Estimated equivalency of vitamin D production from natural sun exposure versus oral vitamin D supplementation across seasons at two US latitudes

V Terushkin, A Bender, EL Psaty, O Engelsen… - Journal of the American …, 2010 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The relationship between oral vitamin D supplementation and cutaneous
photosynthesis is not well understood. OBJECTIVE: We sought to provide estimates of the …

Predictors of sun protection behaviors and severe sunburn in an international online study

R Bränström, NA Kasparian, Y Chang, P Affleck… - … Biomarkers & Prevention, 2010 - AACR
Background: The incidence of melanoma continues to increase in many countries, and
primary prevention of melanoma includes avoidance of sunburn as well as adequate sun …

UVA tanning is involved in the increased incidence of skin cancers in fair‐skinned young women

SG Coelho, VJ Hearing - Pigment cell & melanoma research, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Melanomas are the most prevalent cancers in 25–29 yr old females and compose roughly
12% of cancers in 20–40 yr old women; under the age of 40, women have a higher …

The epidemiology, prevention, and detection of melanoma

AI Riker, N Zea, T Trinh - Ochsner Journal, 2010 - ochsnerjournal.org
We are seeing a record number of newly diagnosed skin cancers worldwide, with the
incidence of melanoma increasing at a faster rate than almost all other cancers. As …

Comparing normative, anecdotal, and statistical risk evidence to discourage tanning bed use

K Greene, S Campo, SC Banerjee - Communication Quarterly, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
This study compared the efficacy of normative messages to other traditional persuasive
messages using anecdotal or statistical risk evidence. Messages were compared regarding …

Prevalence and characteristics of indoor tanning use among men and women in the United States

K Choi, DA Lazovich, B Southwell, J Forster… - Archives of …, 2010 - jamanetwork.com
Objectives To describe the prevalence and characteristics related to indoor tanning use
among adults in the United States in the past year. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting …

Tanning beds, skin cancer, and vitamin D: an examination of the scientific evidence and public health implications

DK Woo, MJ Eide - Dermatologic therapy, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Indoor tanning has become increasingly popular over the past decades, despite evidence of
an increased risk of melanoma and, possibly, nonmelanoma skin cancer. Tanning bed …

Efficacy and safety of topical WBI-1001 in the treatment of atopic dermatitis: results from a phase 2A, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial

R Bissonnette, G Chen, C Bolduc, C Maari… - Archives of …, 2010 - jamanetwork.com
Efficacy and Safety of Topical WBI-1001 in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: Results From a
Phase 2A, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial | Allergy and Clinical Immunology …