Edmonton, AB -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/26/2014 -- Tanning bed dangers is the subject of this week’s short video from Edmonton cosmetic dermatologist, Dr Barry Lycka.

In his latest video, Dr Lycka highlights the dangers to skin from using tanning beds and how they add to the likelihood of getting burnt, causing skin damage and the very strong link between tanning bed usage, burnt skin and the likelihood of getting Melanoma skin cancer – the potentially deadly form of skin cancer that claims lives every year.

Dr Lycka is very clear about the danger of tanning beds, and highlights a couple of common ‘excuses’ why people like to use them. This topic was also the subject of a recent episode of Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today, on 21 April 2014, when Dr Lycka and Executive Director of the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation, Leona Yez, discussed an ongoing campaign to ban the use of tanning beds for those under 18.

This video is part of a mini-series of videos about skin care and skin health, part of Dr Lycka’s ongoing series of cosmetic surgery educational videos known as YourCosmeticDoctor.tv.

About Dr Barry A.S. Lycka
Barry A. S. Lycka, Edmonton based Cosmetic Dermatologist, is one of North America's foremost authorities on cosmetic surgery, skin cancer surgery, reconstructive surgery and laser surgery of the skin. He produces a weekly video blog to provide an unbiased source of credible information on cosmetic surgery.

He also broadcasts the Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today internet talk radio show on webtalkradio dot net, as an un-biased and detailed source of credible information on cosmetic surgery. He interviews world-leading experts, gets the inside story on the controversial aspects of cosmetic surgery and uncovers & explains new techniques and products.

For further information on this series or any other questions relating to Cosmetic Dermatology, Dr Lycka can be contacted via his website barrylyckamd.com or by telephone at his Edmonton office.