University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, June 15, 1988 5 people enjoy a weekend afternoon at Lone Star Lake. Even though to tanning in the sun, specialists have warned against overexposure, people are still drawn Dale Fulkerson/KANSAN A student studies in the sun on the University of Kansas campus. This type of prolonged exposure may cause skin problems later in life, researchers sav. Ban the tan, folks! Pale is pretty Dale Fulkerson/KANSAN By Monica Hayde Kansan staff writer This may be the summer to put on a heavy sunscreen, find a nice piece of shade, and hide from the rays. Sun worshipers may crine at the thought of having pale skin, but this summer, even fashion magazines have joined the ranks of doctors and specialists in an effort to ban the tan. Brower Burchill, professor of physiology and cell biology, said people are beginning to understand that too much can cause skin damage and cancer. He said he appreciated the fashion magazines' efforts to change taming habits but the battle has not been won vet. "The fashion people are trying to help," he said. "They're trying to say 'let's create a new fashion.' They're not responding to a new fashion, they're trying to create one. And I think, in time, it will have an effect." Several fashion magazines have printed articles warning against overexposure to ultra-violet rays and light complexions for photos. "I think white is so gross," said Jim Buckle, Williamsburg senior. "I'd rather be dark now and worry about it in the future, I guess." However, one University of Kansas student who spent last Friday afternoon by the pool, said if there was a fire in tanning habitts, it would be slow. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with half a million new cases diagnosed each year. If treated in time, most cases can be cured, but overexposure to the sun should not be taken lightly, Burchill said. Overexposure does not mean just getting a serious burn, he said. "Even moderate tanning is going to lead to a higher probability of aging effects and cancer," he said. "We're going to have to get people over the next decade or two to accept the fact that their natural color is just fine. People always want to be different than they are." Burchill said he wears long-sleeved cotton shirts and loose-fitting clothing to keep cool and to protect his skin. He recommended using sunscreen or wearing a broad-brimmed hat while spending long periods of time outside. Two kinds of ultra-violet rays that tan the skin, UVA and UVB, cause wrinkles, moles, and skin cancer. A small amount of UVC rays enter the atmosphere, but most are absorbed by the ozone layer. The best time to start using sunscreen is during childhood, he said. Studies show that even one bad burn during childhood can elevate a person's chances of contracting skin cancer. "UVA is a longer wavelength, and thus each wave has less energy, but there are a lot more of the waves," Burchill said. According to an article in the June 1988 issue of Self magazine, UVA rays, which are found in many tan trees, were, until recently, considered safe. The article said UVA rays cause the skin to age because they penetrate deep into the skin, altering it and breaking down blood vessels. Sharon Coffman, part owner of Electric Beach Tanning Hall, 1601 W. 23rd St., said many people were becoming more aware of the long-term effects of indoor and outdoor tanning. "But I don't believe that most of these people want to walk around white," she said. "They like to have a little color." Coffman said business slowed down during the summer, but just before spring break, Electric Beach was open almost 24 hours a day. Coffman she said she was informed about two months ago that Congress was writing a bill that would regulate the quantity and intensity of ultraviolet light in tanning salons. No bills have passed, but the owners of Electric Beach have taken steps to prepare for possible regulation. "We went to a seminar in Chicago about a month and a half ago, and we did learn a lot," Coffman said. "We feel like we're really informed. And we are a certified salon." Tanning salons are certified by the Tanning and Toning Institute of America. Dale Bennett, a retired pipe filer in Overland Park, was one of those people. He has had skin cancer and says he is more careful now. "When I was a kid, I grew up on a farm," he said. "Of course, I thought I could go without a shirt, but with the type of skin I had, I couldn't. I blistered several times." BODITONICS Professional Toning System by Suntana Shape Up and Look Great in Your Bathing Suit and Summer Wardrobe Let BodiTonics Show You How! 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