why do albinos commonly contract skin cancer
Albinos lack skin and eye pigments, including melanin. Melanin absorbs energy from the sun, which protects skin cells from damage to DNA that the energy would cause if the melanin is not there. Without melanin, skin cells are damaged more easily leading to cancer.n albinos, they lack the ability to make melanin. As such, their DNA is much more susceptible to UV damage and skin cancer. The best prevention is to stay out of the sun. Use of clothing and/or sunscreens can also effectively limit sun exposure. Source(s): Ph.D.