Routine tanning habit left young Tennessee nurse with coin-sized hole in her face

Jade Thrasher, a young nurse from Tennessee, USA, developed a coin-sized wound in the middle of her face after years of regular tanning bed use. She repeatedly visited the solarium before her wedding, worried she would look too pale in her white dress. The result was a gaping dark hole in her face.

A young medical nurse from Tennessee, USA, named Jade Thrasher has shared a stark warning about the dangers of tanning beds after developing a coin-sized hole in the middle of her face. Thrasher had been a regular solarium visitor for years, but the habit accelerated in the lead-up to her wedding — she was concerned she would appear too pale in her white bridal dress.

The repeated exposure to UV radiation from tanning beds ultimately led to a serious skin condition, manifesting as a visibly dark, coin-sized wound on her face. The case has drawn significant attention as a cautionary tale about the health risks associated with artificial tanning.

Medical experts have long warned that tanning beds dramatically increase the risk of skin cancer, including melanoma, which is one of the most dangerous forms of the disease. Despite these warnings, many people continue to use solariums, often motivated by cosmetic concerns such as wanting a tanned appearance for special occasions like weddings.

Thrasher's story serves as a powerful reminder that short-term aesthetic goals can carry serious long-term health consequences. As a nurse herself, her experience carries particular weight — someone working in healthcare was still not immune to the allure and risks of solarium use.