Background/purpose: Sunscreens are believed to be a valuable tool in providing
photoprotection against the detrimental effects of UV radiation, a known carcinogen …

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is ubiquitous in the environment, which has been classified as an
established human carcinogen. As the largest and outermost organ of the body, direct …

The Sun has played a major role in the development of life on Earth. In Western culture,
people are warned against Sun exposure because of its adverse effects: erythema …

It is well recognized that exposure to solar radiation is a major risk factor for the development
of skin cancer, photoaged skin, and immune system alterations. However, major questions …

The dangers of overexposure to sunlight have been well publicized, but less attention has
been given to an acknowledged benefit of exposure to UV radiation; that being the …

There is persuasive evidence that each of the three main types of skin cancer, basal cell
carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma, is caused by sun …

So far sun protection meant ultraviolet (UV) protection. But there is preliminary data that
beside UV radiation also visible light (VIS) and near infrared A (IRA) radiation may have …

There are important effects of changes in the intensity of solar UV‐radiation resulting from
stratospheric ozone depletion, particularly UV‐B radiation, on all organisms on the planet …

While solar light is indispensable for sustenance of life, excessive exposure can cause
several skin‐related disorders. The UV part of solar radiation, in particular, is linked to …

The detrimental and beneficial effects of exposure to ultraviolet radiation in the UVB and
UVA ranges are discussed. The main benefit of UV radiation is promoting the synthesis of …