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The present study aims at assessing the prevailing use of skin health information material and sources and their impact on skin health knowledge, motives to tan, and sun protection. We conducted a questionnaire survey among a representative sample of Austrian residents. Print media and television were perceived as the two most relevant sources for skin health information, whereas the source physician was ranked third. Picking the information source physician increased participants\u2019 skin health knowledge (p = 0.025) and sun-protective behavior (p &lt; 0.001). The study results highlight the demand for targeted health messages to attain lifestyle changes towards photo-protective habits. 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