title: Sunburn.
abstract: UV erythema or sunburn is a common sequela of modern man's pursuit of leisure activities. The dermatologist is frequently confronted with this painful cutaneous inflammatory response. The pathogenesis of sunburn is examined in terms of individual genetic sensitivity, environmental exposure, spectral variability, and the proposed mechanisms of its production and inhibition.
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D001095:Arachidonic Acids / Q000378:metabolism; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000473:pathology; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008685:Meteorological Concepts; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012880:Skin Pigmentation / Q000528:radiation effects; D013471:Sunburn / Q000503:physiopathology; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D001095:Arachidonic Acids