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If one has less melanin he or she will be more prone to sun burn, which leads to skin cancer. Also, if a lot of melanin groups up in one area (mole), it can become cancerous and lead to skin cancer.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt absorbs UV rays so they do not damage DNA and cause skin cancer.
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∙ 14y agoIt doesn't.
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How does the function of melanin explain not only the variety of skin color but susceptibility to skin cancer
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How does the melanin in skin help prevent cancer?
It absorbs UV rays so they do not damage DNA and cause skin cancer.
How can you prevent melanin?
Melanin is a normal part of the skin. It's not something you can or would want to prevent.
Does melanin help in calcium absorption?
No, melanin protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation. Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin and help with calcium absorption.
Why is it that the sun lightens your hair but darkens your skin?
Hair can be bleached of color by the heat and radiation from the sun, melanin in the skin darkens to help prevent damage to it by the sun.
What pigments in your skin help protect you?
melanin.
Is melanin found in the uppermost layer of the skin and helps prevent water lose?
No, melanin helps protect the skin from ultraviolet damage. Sebum helps protect the skin from dryness.
What is the name for the cancer of the skin's pigment producing cells?
The cells that produce color (melanin) in the skin can become cancerous and this cancer is called melanoma.
Why is my skin coloured?
Because it contains colour pigments called melanin. The more your skin is tanned, the more melanins you have. Melanins help protect your skin from harmful rays, reducing the risk for skin cancer the darker someone is.
Which vitamin is less causes the skin deceased?
The vitamin that is best for skin is Vitamin E. This can help with skin diseases, and can even help to prevent skin cancer in those with skin diseases.
What form of skin cancer is derived from cells capable of forming melanin?
malignant melanoma
Why is skin dark or light?
Darker skins have a higher content of Melanin within the skin cells than lighter skins. Melanin is the component within the skin that gives it it's colour, therefore more melanin makes a darker skin.
What are melanin and keratin?
Melanin and carotene are skin pigments that help block damaging rays from the sun. The more of these pigments in the skin the greater the protection.
