Age-related skin changes may contribute to melanoma metastases among older adults

Age-related changes to the skin’s elasticity may drive higher rates of metastatic skin cancer among older individuals, according to study results.Increased stiffness in aging skin leads to elevated production of a protein called ICAM1.

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