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Dermatologists are warning that drinking alchohol can cause your skin to burn faster when exposed to the sun.
Research has found a 20 percent increase in melanoma for those who drank alcohol compares to those who don't drink, or drink on occassion.
New Zealand has the world's second highest rate of melanoma - and one New Zealander dies from this form of cancer every day.
Dermatologist Dr Niyati Sharma, talks to Karyn about what the research has uncovered.
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