The skin, a self-regulating protective barrier organ, is empowered with sensory and
computing capabilities to counteract the environmental stressors to maintain and restore …

Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is primarily recognized for its detrimental effects such as
cancerogenesis, skin aging, eye damage, and autoimmune disorders. With exception of …

To test the hypothesis that UVB can activate the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis,
the shaved back skin of C57BL/6 mice was exposed to 400 mJ cm− 2 of UVB or was sham …

Ultraviolet (UV) light affects endocrinological and behavioral aspects of sexuality via an
unknown mechanism. Here we discover that ultraviolet B (UVB) exposure enhances the …

Excessive exposure of skin to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) has dramatic clinical effects in
humans, and it is a significant public health concern. Discomfort and sensory changes …

This review focuses primarily on the beneficial effects for human health of exposure to
ultraviolet radiation (UVR). UVR stimulates anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive …

UV irradiation acts as a broad activator of cell surface growth factor and cytokine receptors.
This ligand-independent receptor activation induces multiple downstream signaling …

The skin is the largest human organ. It has three layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and the
hypodermis. The epidermis is the outer layer, formed by a stratified, squamous epithelium …

The back skin of C57 BL/6 mice was exposed to a single 400 mJ cm− 2 dose of ultraviolet B
(UVB), and parameters of hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis in relation to immune …

Life on earth since inception has depended on a constant source of energy from the burning
gasses of our sun. This electromagnetic energy has both life-giving and life-endangering …