The impact of skin colour on human photobiological responses

Summary Terrestrial solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exerts both beneficial and adverse effects on human skin. Epidemiological studies show a lower incidence of skin cancer in people with pigmented skins compared to fair skins. This is attributed to photoprotection by epidermal melanin, as is the p...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pigment cell and melanoma research 2016-11, Vol.29 (6), p.607-618
Hauptverfasser:	Fajuyigbe, Damilola, Young, Antony R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA DNA damage Health risk assessment Humans melanin Melanoma photobiology Radiation standards Review Reviews Skin - radiation effects Skin cancer skin colour Skin Neoplasms - etiology Skin Pigmentation skin type Solar radiation Ultraviolet radiation Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects Vitamin D
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