title: Occupational exposure to natural UV radiation and premature skin ageing.
abstract: The skin is the part of the human body most vulnerable to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The spectrum of the negative effects of UV radiation on the skin ranges from acute erythema to carcinogenesis. Between these extreme conditions, there are other common skin lesions, e.g., photoageing. The aim of this study was to assess the skin for signs of photoageing in a group of 52 men occupationally exposed to natural UV radiation. There were 2 types of examinations: an examination of skin condition (moisture, elasticity, sebum, porosity, smoothness, discolourations and wrinkles) with a device for diagnosing the skin, and a dermatological examination. The results of both examinations revealed a higher percentage of skin characteristics typical for photoageing in outdoor workers compared to the general population.
authors.affiliation: Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland. ellas@ciop.pl.
authors.forename: Elżbieta
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lastowiecka-Moras
authors.affiliation: Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland.
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bugajska
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland.
authors.forename: Beata
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Młynarczyk
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000528:radiation effects*; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*