Gen Z’s tanning trend raises alarm among dermatologists

June 24, 2026

Written by Kristen Skovira, WCPO

CINCINNATI — Despite decades of warnings about the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) exposure, tanning is making a comeback among some young people.

Dr. Jonathan Webster, a dermatologist with St. Elizabeth, said tanning is often misunderstood.

“People think that because the sun makes UV light, getting it artificially through a tanning bed is a safe way to get it,” he said. “That’s not the case.”

Read More at WCPO.com.

Accepting New Patients
Jonathan Webster, MD
Saint Elizabeth Physicians Provider
Jonathan Webster, MD
Dermatology
Clinical Focuses: Dermatology, Acne, Melanoma, Psoriasis(View All)
Make an Appointment
Practice Location View
St. Elizabeth Physicians
Dermatology - Crestview Hills
651 Centre View Boulevard, Crestview Hills, KY 41017-5423
Get Directions
Go to Top