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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for sunburn
  1. MC1R gene 
    ... an increased risk of skin damage caused by sun exposure.The melanocortin 1 receptor controls which type of ... fair skin, freckles, and an increased sensitivity to sun exposure. These MC1R polymorphisms reduce the ability of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mc1r - Genetics
  2. UVSSA gene 
    ... characterized by sun sensitivity. People with this condition sunburn easily and have freckled skin or other changes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/uvssa - Genetics
  3. ERCC6 gene 
    ... from the sun. People with UV-sensitive syndrome sunburn easily and have freckled skin or other changes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ercc6 - Genetics
  4. ERCC8 gene 
    ... from the sun. People with UV-sensitive syndrome sunburn easily and have freckled skin or other changes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ercc8 - Genetics