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Melanin Formation in Human Skin Induced by Long-Wave Ultra-Violet and Visible Light

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    M. A. PATHAK,  F. J. RILEY,  T. B. FITZPATRICK &  W. L. CURWEN

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PATHAK, M., RILEY, F., FITZPATRICK, T. et al. Melanin Formation in Human Skin Induced by Long-Wave Ultra-Violet and Visible Light. Nature 193, 148–150 (1962). https://doi.org/10.1038/193148a0

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