Melanin vs. Melanoma: Protect your Brown Skin

It’s hot hot hot almost anywhere you go. With record heat baking the United States and Europe, during UV Safety Month, we felt that a discussion about skin cancer in Black people was vital.

Yes, our melanin is more than just beautiful – it provides protection. However, the amount of protection it gives us from the sweltering sun is not enough to hit the beach without sufficient sunscreen.

While Black people are less likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer, we are more likely to die from it due to late detection. In this episode, host Natasha Phelps explains this health disparity further. She’ll tell you why it’s detected so late in Black people, where melanoma spots often appear on Black skin, and how to stay safe this summer.

Have fun, be safe, and the next time you hear someone say “Black people can’t get sunburned,” tell them to listen to this episode of Black Body Health: The Podcast.

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CREDITS:

Host, Natasha Phelps
Producer,Chelsey Sellars
Logo Designer, Ashlee Woods