Kim Kardashian Criticized for Promoting Tanning Beds

Dermatologists and fans slam the influencer for endorsing a practice linked to skin cancer, despite her sister's history of melanoma.

Kim Kardashian has faced backlash after showcasing a tanning bed in her office during a recent TikTok video, with fans and dermatologists criticizing her for promoting a practice known to cause skin cancer.
Kardashian has long been a fan of tanning beds and tanned skin, and has previously made comments endorsing tanning.
Following the TikTok video, dermatologists including Dr. Scott Walter and Dr. Aamna Adel criticized Kardashian for endorsing a potentially harmful practice, especially given her sister's history of melanoma.
A study in 2007 confirmed the association between indoor tanning and melanoma, noting that even one-time use of a tanning bed increases the risk of cancer.
Some fans defended Kardashian, suggesting she might be using the tanning bed to treat her psoriasis, but UV exposure can be more harmful than helpful in the treatment of psoriasis.