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Can you let me know how many times does a person have to tan until they get skin cancer?
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Sun Exposure: Sun exposure is the greatest risk for developing skin cancer. Most current data suggests this is related to intense exposure as a child. There is no exact number of times that will cause cancer but the damage is cumulative. You should always wear sun protection.
Answered 2/10/2015
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