title: [Moderation is best also in sunbathing].
abstract: There is more discussion and writing about the disadvantages of solar ultraviolet radiation than its benefits. Melanoma and other skin cancers have received most attention. Skin wrinkles and other signs of ageing or their prevention are being discussed. Instead only little attention has been paid on the anti-inflammatory properties and anticancer activity of UV radiation. Recent research has focused on sunscreen products, antioxidants preventing sunburn and its consequences, and urocanic acid, the skin's indigenous anti-inflammatory agent.
authors.forename: Matti
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hannuksela
mesh_terms: D000975:Antioxidants / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000209:etiology; D015595:Skin Aging; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D055108:Sunbathing; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy; D014560:Urocanic Acid / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D013473:Sunscreening Agents; D014560:Urocanic Acid