Hair sample could indicate risk of getting skin cancer - TanToday

Editor-in-Chief · 8th May 2007, 08:06 PM

Hair sample could indicate risk of getting skin cancer

May 8, 2007 - A simple strand of hair may determine your risk for getting skin cancer. That's according to a new report in the American Journal of Epidemiology.

During a recent study, scientists measured a hair sample for the amount of melanin. That's a natural substance that gives color to hair and eyes and protects the skin from damaging sun rays.

Researchers found that determining the amount of melanin as a patient's skin type could also be used to advise how often they should be screened for skin cancer.

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Editor-in-Chief Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,426	Hair sample could indicate risk of getting skin cancer Hair sample could indicate risk of getting skin cancer May 8, 2007 - A simple strand of hair may determine your risk for getting skin cancer. That's according to a new report in the American Journal of Epidemiology. During a recent study, scientists measured a hair sample for the amount of melanin. That's a natural substance that gives color to hair and eyes and protects the skin from damaging sun rays. Researchers found that determining the amount of melanin as a patient's skin type could also be used to advise how often they should be screened for skin cancer. Source __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ervaMPt4Ha0

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