title: Is a tan really beautiful?
abstract: History has demonstrated many dangerous beauty fads, including tanning, which have evolved into a false concept of beauty. A teaching tool, which emphasizes tanning as just a fashion trend rather than a beauty enhancer, can help discourage people from suntanning their skin.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Salpietro
authors.forename: D V
authors.initials: DV
authors.lastname: Del Campo
mesh_terms: D001504:Beauty; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000266:history; D004954:Esthetics / Q000266:history*; D005060:Europe; D006370:Heliotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history; D049668:History, 15th Century; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012945:Social Values; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics