Fw: SILICONE IMPLANTS and Tanning Machines ...

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From: " by way of ilena rose " <yesicare6@...>

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Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 1:27 PM

Subject: SILICONE IMPLANTS and Tanning Machines ...

> I HAVE SILICONE BREAST IMPLANTS, IS IT SAFE, OR COULD IT CAUSE MORE DAMAGE

> IF I GO TO A TANNING BED. WOULD IT MATTER IF IT WAS A LAY DOWN OR STAND UP

> MACHINE. I HAVE HAD THE IMPLANTS FOR 20 YEARS AND SEEM TO BE AFRAID OF

> EVERYTHING, DON'T KNOW WHAT IS SAFE OR WHAT ISN'T. THANK YOU

> yesicare6@... PLEASE POST

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> yesicare6@...

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> Thanks for the opportunity for us to discuss a very valid concern.

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> My personal opinion is that they will age your skin dramatically and the

> short term benefits can turn to disease and sorrow in the not too distant

> future. For women with compromised and overworked immune systems from

> silica and silicone and platinum etc. ... this can't be a good idea.

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> Let's hope the sunbed lobby doesn't hire Burson Marsteller and the Junk

> Science Team to attempt to manipulate the medical science in their favour.

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> Love, Ilena

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> Here are what the FDA says about it:

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> http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/tanning.html

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> Another good article:

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> http://www.personalmd.com/news/tanning_salons_031300.shtml

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> March 13, 2000

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> A Healthy Glow? The Dangers of Tanning Salons

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> By Woo-Ming M.D., MPH

> Personal MD.com Medical Contributor

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> Wintertime brings family reunions, snowflakes, skiing, and thousands of

> people running to tanning salons. We all know that prolonged sun exposure

> can lead to skin cancer in many, yet why do we not realize the potential

> dangers of tanning booths? In some ways, radiation emitted from tanning

> source may be even MORE dangerous.

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> Here's what we do know: There are almost 20,000 tanning salons across the

> United States that are visited by more than a million people a day. Most

> salons promote their devices, which emit Ultraviolet A (UVA) light (which

> is thought to be safer than Ultraviolet B light).

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> Warning signs of skin cancer

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> As mentioned, melanoma is a deadly cancer that has been associated with UV

> light, and it is essential that you have your skin checked regularly by a

> physician. The warning signs can be easily remembered as the ABC's of skin

> cancer:

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> A - Asymmetry - an abnormal lesion will have one side looking different

> than the other side.

> B - Border - watch for an irregular border or one with roughly demarcated

> edges.

> C - Color - observe for lesions that have changed color over time or are

> multi-colored.

> D - Diameter - be suspicious of lesions that are larger than a pencil

eraser.

> Any lesion that appears suspicious to you should be called to the

attention

> of a physician. Many people are under the assumption that tanning can give

> you a " healthy glow " ; on the contrary, the long term use of tanning salons

> can lead to that " glow " becoming something more frightening and deadly.

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> However, according to recent research, UVA light received in a salon may

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> two to three times more than the UVA light we receive from the sun on

> Earth. Additionally, there is a strong link between UVA light and

malignant

> melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer.

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> Despite the common perception otherwise, the only benefit tanning provides

> is cosmetic. In addition to cancer, prolonged radiation exposure can lead

> to a dysfunctional immune system, sun and eye burns, cataracts, and

> photosensitivity reactions to medications.

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> Researchers estimate that a twenty-minute visit to the tanning booth is

> equivalent to spending a day at the beach. And contrary to most claims,

> there is no truth in getting a " base tan " in protecting against future

> sunburns.

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> Despite the risks, tanning booths are as popular as ever, and it is

> unfortunate that more physicians don't speak out more on this hotbed

issue.

> People who may be especially at risk for skin cancer include those who:

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> Have a family history of skin cancer

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> Are fair skinned, light eyed individuals

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> Burn easily

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> Spend a great deal of time outdoors, or have had a lifelong exposure to

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> If you must artificially tan, it is imperative that you are sure that the

> tanning salon follows federal guidelines. These include:

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> Sun lamp devices must limit the amount of radiation emitted

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> Eye-goggles must be provided for ultraviolet protection

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> Education must be provided about the use of the tanning booth

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> People using tanning salons must be warned about the risk of ultraviolet

> light exposure

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> Sun lamp devices must include a timer limiting the amount of radiation

given

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> Sun lamp devices must include a label stating the proper amount of

radiation

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