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What is the role of melanin in the skin?
To protect the skin from UV radiation
How does UV exposure affect the production of melanin in skin cells?
UV exposure increases melanin production
What are the short-term effects of UV radiation on the skin?
Increased skin fragility and scarring
What is a known health effect from UV radiation exposure?
Increased risk of skin cancer
What is a significant risk factor for developing melanoma (type of skin cancer) in future years?
Early age UV exposure
Test your knowledge about melanin, the pigment that darkens the skin to protect from UV radiation, and its effects on different skin types. Explore the relationship between UV exposure, melanin production, and skin pigmentation.
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