Fake tanners risk burn, addiction
Jessica Woods
Issue date: 4/24/07 Section: News
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It's not only girls who are experiencing the downfalls to tanning, but guys as well.
"Personally, I think it's disgusting," said senior Rachel Dross. "Guys today are like women. They get highlights, shave their bikini area and go tanning. What the hell?"
"I did it to impress this girl, one time. I got too tan," said junior Mike O'Banna. "I showed up at her house for a date, I had this white shirt on, you know, to offset it or whatever; and actually I was glowing, in a bad way. Like a light bulb."
Despite the dangers and appearance setbacks, some YSU students remain unrelenting in their love of tanning.
"Its pretty hot," said freshman Natalie Sujka. "I don't know. It really does look better. It just seems like only women should be doing it, though."
To these risk-taking summer-loving students, Nagasaki suggests choosing alternatives to keep tanners looking good, but staying safe.
"There are alternatives to being pale, just as there are alternatives to being orange," said Nagasaki. "The important thing is that these alternatives are healthy; and wear sunscreen everyday, with an SPF of at least 15."
"Its also important to have any moles checked, perhaps once a year, maybe more if you are [of fairer complexion] and have a lot of moles," Nagasaki advices. "Things you are watching out for are the ABCD's of skin cancer, which are: Asymmetry, border irregularity, color variation and diameter."
"Make no mistake: skin cancer can kill you."
"Personally, I think it's disgusting," said senior Rachel Dross. "Guys today are like women. They get highlights, shave their bikini area and go tanning. What the hell?"
"I did it to impress this girl, one time. I got too tan," said junior Mike O'Banna. "I showed up at her house for a date, I had this white shirt on, you know, to offset it or whatever; and actually I was glowing, in a bad way. Like a light bulb."
Despite the dangers and appearance setbacks, some YSU students remain unrelenting in their love of tanning.
"Its pretty hot," said freshman Natalie Sujka. "I don't know. It really does look better. It just seems like only women should be doing it, though."
To these risk-taking summer-loving students, Nagasaki suggests choosing alternatives to keep tanners looking good, but staying safe.
"There are alternatives to being pale, just as there are alternatives to being orange," said Nagasaki. "The important thing is that these alternatives are healthy; and wear sunscreen everyday, with an SPF of at least 15."
"Its also important to have any moles checked, perhaps once a year, maybe more if you are [of fairer complexion] and have a lot of moles," Nagasaki advices. "Things you are watching out for are the ABCD's of skin cancer, which are: Asymmetry, border irregularity, color variation and diameter."
"Make no mistake: skin cancer can kill you."
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Bridget
posted 4/25/07 @ 11:13 AM EST
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