title: Sun exposure and skin disease.
abstract: Sunlight exposure produces a variety of adverse cutaneous effects. Erythema, photosensitivity, and immunologic alterations represent acute events, whereas photoaging and carcinogenesis are long-term consequences. These adverse cutaneous sequelae can be minimized by photoprotection in the form of sun avoidance, regular cover-up with clothing, and sunscreen application. This chapter reviews the diagnosis and treatment of sun-related skin disorders and recommendations for reducing photodamage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114, USA.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Sober
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D013473:Sunscreening Agents