Robert O'Brien

Dermatologist

I often hear, 'I don’t even go into the sun anymore.' Unfortunately, that doesn’t matter. The damage has already been done.

...under Massachusetts law, 14- to 17-year-olds can visit tanning salons with written consent from a parent or legal guardian. Children under 14 can use a tanning bed if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

No Such Thing As A ‘Healthy Glow’: The Case Against Letting Kids Use Tanning Beds

A 17-year-old -- who has been using tanning beds since she was 14 -- prepares a tanning bed for a session, Wednesday, March 25, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla.  The Massachusetts House is now considering a bill to ban tanning bed use by minors. (Phil Coale/AP)