Woman's Addiction to Tanning Beds Left Her with a Huge Hole in Her Face

Beth Brown, a 30-year-old flight attendant, has been diagnosed with skin cancer after years of using tanning beds. Brown started going to tanning beds at the age of 22 to get a tan and spent about 20 minutes per session, also neglecting to use sunscreen.Brown initially thought the small red spot on her face was eczema and used over-the-counter creams. However, the spot grew, scabbed, and started bleeding over time. In 2025, the lesion was diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma (BCC) after a doctor's examination.Brown had the tumor removed surgically and chose to let the wound heal naturally instead of getting a skin graft.

It happened to me, it could happen to you. Don't neglect your skin.

Experts say that basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer and that early surgical intervention is crucial. They also emphasize that any skin wound that does not heal within four weeks should be evaluated by a doctor.