The biologic actions of solar radiation on skin with a note on sunscreens.
Adverse effects of excessive cutaneous exposure to solar radiation are hazards of considerable importance. As public health measures, new attitudes about sunbathing and new practices to counteract those adverse effects, especially for high-risk individuals, appear warranted.
D006801:Humans; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000209:etiology; D011830:Radiation Effects; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D012880:Skin Pigmentation; D013471:Sunburn / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D013472:Sunlight; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
D013473:Sunscreening Agents