Photoaging/photodamage and photoprotection.
Exposure to sunlight can produce both acute and long-term effects. Acute changes include erythema, photosensitivity, and immunologic alterations. Long-term consequences include carcinogenesis and photoaging. All effects can be minimized by photoprotection. This article reviews the adverse effects of sun exposure and strategies to reduce photodamage.
Taylor
C R
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Department of Dermatology, Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
Stern
R S
RS
Leyden
J J
JJ
Gilchrest
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D006801:Humans; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000187:drug effects / Q000528:radiation effects; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D013473:Sunscreening Agents