The Skin Cancer Foundation - Expert

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ASK THE EXPERT: Will getting a tan before going to a sunny environment protect me?

rotter Q: I'm going to be studying in Australia during the summer, and I'm worried about the sun. I'm extremely pale, I burn easily and my skin never tans. I'm considering visiting a tanning salon a few times before my trip so that I can condition my skin a little for the Australian sun. Will this decrease my chances of getting skin cancer?