Human Hair as a Natural Sun Protection Agent: A Quantitative Study
February 2015
in “
Photochemistry and Photobiology
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Studysummary The researchers reported that hair offers a measurable protective barrier against UVB and UVA radiation, which increases with hair density, thickness, and melanin content, suggesting a role in skin cancer prevention.
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