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- Title
Tanning as an addictive behavior: a literature review.
- Authors
Nolan, Bridgit V.; Taylor, Sarah L.; Liguori, Anthony; Feldman, Steven R.
- Abstract
Background: Recent studies have identified reinforcing properties associated with tanning and suggest a possible physiologic mechanism and addiction driving tanning behavior. Objective: This article attempts to synthesize the existing literature on tanning and addiction to investigate possible associations. Methods: We investigated a variety of substance dependence models to define what constitutes dependence/addiction and to determine how current studies on tanning meet these criteria. Results: In some individuals, tanning has met Diagnostic and Statistical Manual criteria for a substance-related disorder or tanning-modified Cut Down, Annoyed, Guilt, Eye-opener criteria. Trial studies have demonstrated the induction of withdrawal symptoms in frequent tanners. Limitations: Additional studies are needed to investigate the associated dependency and addiction more fully and to elucidate its similarities to other better-known addictive syndromes. Discussion: Tanning is a problem behavior, both as a health risk and as a possible dependency. Future studies, especially in the area of cognitive mapping and cue-related stimuli are needed. Imaging studies may be important in elucidating whether the same areas of the brain are involved in tanning addiction as in other addictive syndromes.
- Subjects
ADDICTIONS; COMPULSIVE behavior; DRUG withdrawal symptoms; SYNDROMES; SUNTAN
- Publication
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2009, Vol 25, Issue 1, p12
- ISSN
0905-4383
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1600-0781.2009.00392.x