Melanin, the pigment that gives our skin its color, plays an important role in shielding us from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays. However, its protective abilities go beyond just acting like a natural sunscreen. Research shows that melanin helps reduce damage caused by UV exposure, but there are limits to how much protection […]
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Minority Groups and Skin Cancer : How interpersonal aspects of healthcare drive racial disparities
This post is a summary of the paper: Racial and ethnic disparities in the perception of respect from physicians among skin cancer patients in the United States. Authors: Lauren M. Fahmy, BS, Celina M. Schreidah, BS, Arisa J. Geskin, MD Skin cancer affects people from all walks of life, but research shows that racial and […]