How many of you are using new-era sunlamps?
The reason I ask is because of some information I just received (that I will post later) about FDA's "plans" (I now have the "proof" in writing!) to (a) lower the MAD (Maximum Allowable Dose) and (b) make numerous other "onerous changes" to the Sunlamp Standards (none of which will "benefit" the indoor tanning industry!).
Why does FDA want to make these changes (you ask)?
FDA believes that reducing the "UVR burden" will reduce the incidence of skin cancer.
[Note: This goal implicitly accepts the dermatologists view that skin cancer is the most serious health problem facing the American public when everyone (except the dermatology community and FDA) is beginning to realize that the pandemic of vitamin D-mediated diseases constitute a far more (by a factor of 200 to 1) serious health problem than is skin cancer. In addition, the FDA goal ignores the fact that most of the "annual UVR burden" comes from sunlight and their proposed changes to the Sunlamp Standards will ONLY affect the indoor tanning industry.] New-era lamps DRAMATICALLY reduce the number of TSD (Total Skin Damaging) photons as compared to traditional sunlamps but I have a "gut hunch" that most salon owners continue to offer them (traditional sunlamps) because they think/believe that their clients want more "reddening" tans.
Therefore, it would be VERY helpful if I could find out (a) how many salon owners have "switched" to new-era lamps; (b) their clients response after they did so; and, (c) why they haven't made the switch if they still utilize tradiational sunlamps.
[Note: I am writing a "rebuttal" to FDA and this information will help a great deal.] If you are a "lurker" and/or don't choose to make a public post, please e-mail your comments regarding this very important topic to me at:
reyksmith@aol.com.
Thanks!
Don