If the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has its way, teens nationwide will be banned from using tanning beds.

Parents, you can breathe a sigh of relief — the sunscreen must be working. Melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, appears to be decreasing in kids.

The risk of skin cancer for those who are exposed to the sun without adequate protection is well established. But what about exposure to tanning beds?

Indoor tanning, much like sunbathing on a sandy beach, is a risk factor for skin cancer. The practice is particularly dangerous for younger users.