"Suntan" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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An induced skin pigment (MELANIN) darkening after exposure to SUNLIGHT or ULTRAVIOLET RAYS. The degree of tanning depends on the intensity and duration of UV exposure, and genetic factors.
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D055107
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| MeSH Number(s) |
G13.750.837.500
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| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Suntan" by people in Profiles.
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Behavioral counseling to prevent skin cancer: a systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Ann Intern Med. 2011 Feb 01; 154(3):190-201.