As reported previously in our News “Fair skin does not need sun to raise melanoma risk“, Dr. Okamoto’s team has described genetic variants that are responsible for light skin complexion and therefore burn easily after sun exposure, rises risk of melanoma independently of sun exposure. The Irish Skin Foundation comments to this scientific work and urges people to know their skin type.
The Irish Skin Foundation comments on Dr. Okamoto’s research and urges people to know their skin type
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