@drdevpatel1: The UK government is looking at commercial sunbeds as part of efforts to reduce skin cancer rates. Personally, I think we should be asking a bigger question: Should commercial sunbeds be banned altogether? Using a sunbed before the age of 35 can increase your risk of melanoma by up to 75%. The World Health Organization classifies sunbeds as a Group 1 carcinogen, the same category as tobacco smoke and asbestos. Australia banned commercial sunbeds years ago. Should the UK do the same? 👇 Yes or no? Let me know in the comments. #SkinCancerAwareness #Sunbeds #Dermatology #MelanomaAwareness #DrDevPatel

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alicemai28
Alice mai :
I have skin cancer ..I don’t sunbath or have I ever been on a sunbed
2026-06-18 06:00:13
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pinkriderx
Pink Rider :
The sun is good for us though and we are getting less and less in the uk
2026-06-17 19:58:11
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saoirse1916_
I ❤️ My Dog :
Let’s just ban everything that’s a health risk then what about alcohol cigarettes red meat let’s not wash because there chemicals in our toiletries than cause cancer let’s not clean because of chemicals also actually why not block the sun altogether because that can give skin cancer too!!! I’m sick of living in a world where I’m being told what to do rather than make my own decisions! There’s been studies where using Sunbed’s in places where we don’t get much sun can be beneficial and outweighs any other risks and comparing Australia to the UK & Ireland would be crazy because they get proper hot hot weather we get a week of sunshine and we’re told the world is ending!!!
2026-06-17 08:07:05
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sandrawm653
Sandra WM752 :
Never been a sun worshipper. Used sunbeds when I was younger. I have stage 4 melanoma I’m sick of it being belittled as “just skin cancer “ it’s not. Ban them. MM is increasing year on year. Put a stop to it
2026-06-17 11:14:12
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tanmarie406
Tan_marie :
I don’t agree, in the current times the bulbs are regulated….. the actual sunshine is dangerously stronger… it’s like anything, we should do everything in moderation…..I’ve used tanning beds for over 30 years and I’ve not had skin cancer
2026-06-17 07:07:58
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cjmooney8
Ciaran Mooney :
Respectfully, this oversimplifies a complex issue. The frequently quoted “75% increase” comes from selected studies of high-use populations and refers to relative risk, not absolute risk. Many larger reviews have highlighted significant limitations, including recall bias, confounding from outdoor sun exposure, skin type and lifestyle factors. Group 1 simply means there is evidence that a hazard can cause cancer under some circumstances—it does not measure the level of risk. Sunlight, alcoholic beverages and processed meat are also classified as Group 1 carcinogens, yet public policy treats these risks very differently. Australia’s commercial sunbed ban was a political decision taken in a country with the world’s highest melanoma rates and unique UV environment. There is little evidence that banning regulated sunbeds has reduced melanoma incidence, which continues to be driven primarily by excessive natural sun exposure. Before calling for a UK ban, policymakers should examine the full evidence base, including regulated exposure standards (0.3 W/m²), consumer choice, vitamin D considerations, and the fact that the UK’s melanoma burden is overwhelmingly linked to intermittent overexposure to natural sunlight.
2026-06-19 12:54:24
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stephen56114
stephen56114 :
completely ban sun beds , tobacco, alcohol, red meat, extreme sports, motor bikes, cars, roads..
2026-06-17 19:27:26
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neurodivergentmum
neurodivergentmum :
I would like to see a full ban but if not they shouldn’t be able to do all these special offers, should be heavily taxed and have to have the graphic images in the salons just like on cigarette packets
2026-06-19 23:54:43
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dr_emilly
Emily 50+ skincare :
Sunbeds should just disappear quite frankly.
2026-06-17 12:40:34
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caththomp73
caththomp73 :
complete ban. i was a sunbed user in my 20's im 53 and having to have skin caner on my chest removed. the sun is dangerous and sun screen should be applied liberally every two hrs snd more if youre really fair. ive also got IGH on my arms and legs from the sun which is the pigment cells being damaged.
2026-06-17 12:28:38
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quinn_1962
Quinn_1962 :
Agree 200% ban them
2026-06-18 07:52:29
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samdissont
Meducation by Dr Sam :
It’s simply not worth it, support the ban! 💚
2026-06-17 17:15:29
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gr2012mj0409
Wynnie :
My mum died and i had it! It scares me how people think it will not happen! Xban ban ban x
2026-06-17 22:20:25
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tikiiitok7
Tee :
Sun isn’t stronger not true. 6 minutes on a sunbed is equivalent to 6 minutes in Mediterranean sun at midday. Australia banned Sunbeds coz they have hot summers a lot of the time, the UK has more rain than sun.
2026-06-17 14:47:37
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user589083426139daisy
Daisy :
What about the new research that sun tan lotion is what is giving us skin cancer
2026-06-24 17:40:43
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sarah.sue.777
Sunshine Sarah :
I got melanoma in my forties from sunbeds in my twenties
2026-07-09 17:02:40
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brookesy67
HellsBells :
I’ve been using Sunbed’s (responsibly) since the 80’s and I’m now 58. I have a meds review every 3 months where I get any moles checked. So far I’m all good.
2026-06-17 15:32:54
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