J Opt Soc Am A Opt Image Sci Vis May 2020 PMID 32400714

Effect of hair removal on solar UV transmission into skin and implications for melanoma skin cancer development.

Xiyong Huang, Michael D Protheroe, Ahmed M Al-Jumaily, Sharad P Paul, Andrew N Chalmers

Mentions

3
Peak: 2 in Jun 2022
across 2 sources since May 2020

Extended reach

1,366
potential audience

Total likes

2

Video views

468

Mentions per month

May 2020 – Jun 2022

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Throughout the discussions, commenters recognize that hair acts as a natural UV shield, referencing the study’s computer modeling results that show a 5%-20% increase in UV transmission after shaving. Their tone and word choice, such as 'protects skin' and 'increased risk,' highlight a concern for health implications, reflecting a moderate but meaningful impact of the research on personal health awareness.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, emphasizing the protective role of hair and the potential increased risk of UV exposure after shaving.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, engaging with the topic's relevance to melanoma risk and daily grooming practices.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to the research methodology and implications, indicating a decent level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest a recognition of the research's significance in understanding melanoma risks and preventive behaviors.

Abstract in brief

  • Melanoma is a highly dangerous skin cancer whose incidence has been rising, and identifying risk factors like UV exposure from hair follicles is important for prevention.
  • The study uses computer simulations to compare skin models with and without hair, finding that shaving increases ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the follicular stem cells by approximately 5% to 20%.
  • This increased UV transmission due to shaving could potentially raise the risk of melanoma development, highlighting the need to consider the protective role of hair against UV exposure.]

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Kevin McElwee
@ResearchHair · X

Hair (incl. vellus) protects skin from ultraviolet (UV) light. Higher rates of melanoma cancer are seen on the legs of women vs. men. The authors used computer modelling to show that shaving limbs increases solar UV light transmission from about 5%-20%. https://t.co/Tgtqnztu48

May 14, 2020 · 898 followers View post →

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Kevin McElwee
@ResearchHair · X

Hair (incl. vellus) protects skin from ultraviolet (UV) light. Higher rates of melanoma cancer are seen on the legs of women vs. men. The authors used computer modelling to show that shaving limbs increases solar UV light transmission from about 5%-20%. https://t.co/Tgtqnztu48

May 14, 2020 · 898 followers View post →