Photoprotection and dermatological profile of persons with albinism in Plateau state, Nigeria: findings from a collaborative awareness and screening outreach program
Introduction As a result of genetically being deficient of melanin, albinos are particularly susceptible to skin damage from ultraviolet rays leading to photodermatoses such as sunburns, dermatoheliosis, and cutaneous cancers. These negatively affects quality of life and cause premature death. Littl...
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| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jewd.jewd_54_23 |
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