Review of the current understanding of the effect of ultraviolet and visible radiation on hair structure and options for photoprotection.
This article describes the current understanding of the effect of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and visible light on the structure and integrity of human hair fibers; furthermore, it discusses current and past approaches to the protection of hair from UV rays. Relevant literature is reviewed.
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D006197:Hair / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006801:Humans; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods*; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*
D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents