title: Tanning as a substance abuse.
abstract: While few people would deny the appeal of a day in the sun there are some who seem to take it too far. In recent years the concept of 'tanning addiction' has become popular and several studies have supported the notion of viewing exposure to UV radiation as a form of substance abuse. In this article we will review some of the literature on sun seeking behavior.
authors: Cutaneous Biology Research Center; Department of Dermatology and MGH Cancer Center; Massachusetts General Hospital; Harvard Medical School ; Boston, MA USA.
authors: Kathleen C
authors: KC
authors: Robinson
authors: Cutaneous Biology Research Center; Department of Dermatology and MGH Cancer Center; Massachusetts General Hospital; Harvard Medical School ; Boston, MA USA.
authors: David E
authors: DE
authors: Fisher
keywords: Sun seeking; Tanning; addiction; substance abuse; ultraviolet radiation