Not only does the use of tanning beds nearly triple the risk of developing melanoma, but it also damages the DNA of skin cells across the body.
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Chicago Tribune

Tanning bed use damages DNA of skin cells across the body, Northwestern study finds

Though tanning may be far from the minds of chilly Illinois residents at the moment, a new study out of Northwestern Medicine is highlighting the risks of tanning beds, and showing how they can lead to skin cancer.

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