Redheads may be more susceptible to skin cancer because of a pigment in their fair skin which can actively contribute to the development of melanoma, according to a new study.
Identifying the unexpected factor that contributes to melanoma risk could lead to a new prevention strategy including better suncreams, the researchers claim.
There is already an established higher risk of melanoma among people with red hair and fair skin because of a lack of natural protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
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