# The Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008 (Sunbed) Regulations 2009, Schedule 1

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HEALTH WARNING
INFORMATION FOR SUNBED USERS
You should be aware that using sunbeds may harm your health in the long term. They have been linked to:—
a significantly higher risk of skin cancer including malignant melanoma (the most serious form of skin cancer);
eye damage including a higher risk of cataracts – if appropriate eye protection is not worn;
accelerated skin damage, including premature ageing of the skin.
These health risks outweigh any potential benefits in using sunbeds to supplement Vitamin D.
There are also short term health effects:—
sunburnt skin, which may become red, painful and blister;
skin dryness;
an itchy “heat” rash;
eye irritation or conjunctivitis if appropriate eye protection is not worn.
You may be at increased risk of harm from sunbed use if you:—
have a history of skin cancer or someone in your close family has a history;
have fair or sensitive skin that burns easily in sunlight;
have a history of sunburn especially in childhood;
have a large number of freckles and/or red hair;
have a large number of moles;
already have skin damage due to sunlight;
have a medical condition that is made worse by sunlight;
are taking medication or using certain creams that may sensitise the skin to sunlight;
have an immune system which is suppressed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2009/388/schedule/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-health-etc-scotland-act-2008-sunbed-regulations-2009/schedule-1
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