Effects of Visible Light on the Skin
January 2008
in “
Photochemistry and Photobiology
”
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Studysummary This review discusses the effects of visible light on human skin, highlighting its role in pigmentation, thermal damage, and the treatment of several skin conditions, while noting limited sunscreen protection against it; no new clinical results are reported.
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