Excessive alcohol use led to approximately 95,000 deaths and 2.8 million years of potential life lost (YPLL) each year in the United States from 2011 – 2015 *

Melanocytes and keratinocytes work together in protecting the skin from uv damage when keratinocytes a. provide the melanocyte with a protective shield against abrasion b. maintain the appropriate temperature so the product of the melanocyte will not denature c. maintain the appropriate ph in order for the melanocyte to synthesize melanin granules d. accumulate the melanin granules on their superficial portion, forming a uv-blocking pigment layer