Why persons with albinism must avoid unprotected sun.
People with albinism have very little
of the skin pigment called Melanin.
As a result, they also have very
little natural protection against the sun's rays.
In places like Tanzania, where the
hot tropical sun beats down mercilessly, many people with albinism die between
the age of 30 and 40 years from skin cancer.
Any person with albinism should avoid
unprotected sun exposure at all times. The only defense against the sun is to
wear hats, long-sleeved shirts and to apply high SPF sunscreen.
Taking these steps may dramatically
reduce the occurrence of skin cancer.
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