Older black people's skin not protected from sun damage: researchFebruary 8, 2019 - 14:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Premature ageing in the skin of white people caused by repeated exposure to the sun also occurs in black skin—though about 50 years later, Medical Xpress reports citing new research. The team—led by University of Manchester scientists – dispel the myth that people with black skin are largely protected from sun damage because of its high content of pigment. It has long been known that prolonged exposure to the sun causes premature ageing in skin of white people. The study of 21 people in their early 20s and 18 people in their 60s and 70s is the first to analyse how skin structure and elasticity changes with age in black people. Lead researcher Dr. Abigail Langton from The University of Manchester, said: "We know repeated exposure to the sun can age white skin, but very little research has been carried out on black people. "This research shows that black skin is indeed affected by the sun, though it takes far longer for that effect to be felt." The research was carried out in partnership with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, the United States. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |