Sunscreen use among albinos in Enugu, South-Eastern Nigeria

Sunscreen use among albinos in Enugu, South-Eastern Nigeria

Background: Albinism is a congenital skin condition which is caused by lack or deficiency of tyrosinase enzyme leading to partial or complete absence of melanin from skin with attendant solar skin damage which could lead to premature skin aging, skin cancer, and visual problems. Good knowledge and p...

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Main Authors: Uche Rowland Ojinmah, Chinwe Laura Onyekonwu, Ikechukwu Emmanuel Obi, Jane Baridakara Uche-Ejekwu, Nkiru Pauline Onodugo, Chinechelum Nneoma Anyanechi, Chika Mary Emeka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Medicine and Health Development
Subjects:
albinism
solar damage
sunscreen use
Online Access:http://www.ijmhdev.com/article.asp?issn=2635-3695;year=2021;volume=26;issue=3;spage=139;epage=146;aulast=Ojinmah

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