Disrupted Body Clock and Skin Cancer Development

Circadian rhythms regulate several key processes in skin, including DNA repair and immune surveillance.

• Disruption of circadian rhythms may lead to increased vulnerability to skin cancer caused by ultraviolet exposure.
• Key processes influenced by circadian rhythms include DNA repair, cell-cycle control, and apoptosis.
• Circadian rhythms also play a role in pigmentation and barrier function in the skin.
• The relationship between circadian rhythm disruption and skin cancer susceptibility highlights the importance of timing in skin health.

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