Exposure to ultraviolet rays can be dangerous, experts agree, but dermatologists and the tanning industry disagree on how much is too much.
The Skin Cancer Foundation is urging people who are concerned about their health to stop tanning, indoors and out, in 2009 for the sake of their health and beauty. Dermatologists argue that ultraviolet radiation causes skin cancer, premature aging and weakens the immune system.
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