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UVR and Role of Pigmentation in Skin Aging and Cancer

  • Neeraj AgarwalEmail author
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This chapter is focused on understanding the role of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and skin pigmentation in aging and cancer. We all are exposed to solar radiation reaching the earth surface. Solar radiation reaching the earth surface is mainly comprised of visible and ultraviolet radiation. Excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays can be detrimental and lead to more severe diseases like cancer. Skin pigmentation plays a major role in controlling the effect of radiation exposure. People exposed to solar radiation are differentially affected based on the amount of pigmentation present in their skin. Melanin pigment present in the skin gives the color of skin; i.e., more melanin means darker skin and also absorbs the UVR preventing from its harmful effects.

Keywords

Erythema Electromagnetic radiation Sunburn Melanoma 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/OncologySamuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos AngelesUSA

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