Sunlight: an environmental toxin for humans. A primer to advise patients

Autor: W L, Morison
Rok vydání: 1997
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Zdroj: Maryland medical journal (Baltimore, Md. : 1985). 46(5)
ISSN: 0886-0572
Popis: Sunlight causes acute toxic effects such as sunburn, local and systemic immune suppression, and long-term adverse effects including photoaging and skin cancer. The degree of damage depends on the overall exposure-dose and individual susceptibility. Various strategies should be employed to minimize sun-exposure damage, including proper use of sunscreens and exposure avoidance. Public education might best be focused on protecting children and promoting awareness of photoaging changes in adults.
Databáze: OpenAIRE