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    Glossary Light Exposure

    amount of light received by an organism over time

    Light Exposure refers to the amount of light that an object or organism receives over a period of time. This can include natural sunlight or artificial light sources. In biological contexts, light exposure can significantly impact various physiological processes, such as circadian rhythms, skin health, and hair growth. For instance, excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can damage skin cells and hair follicles, potentially leading to conditions like alopecia.

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    1. A novel LC-MS/MS analysis of vitamin D metabolites in mice serum and hair: impact of diet and light exposure Frontiers in Endocrinology · 2025 · 1 citations
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    4. Manifestation of Hyperandrogenism in the Continuous Light Exposure-Induced PCOS Rat Model BioMed Research International · 2015 · 30 citations
    5. Skin and scalp under exposure to high-energy visible light: the current perspective Archives of Dermatological Research · 2025 · 2 citations
    6. Effects of bright light exposure during daytime on peripheral clock gene expression in humans International journal of biometeorology · 2016 · 5 citations
    7. Impact of constant light exposure during pregnancy on skin of neonatal New Zealand rabbits: structural and ultrastructural study Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research · 2021 · 1 citations
    8. Is paradoxical hair growth caused by low-level radiant exposure by home-use laser and intense pulsed light devices? Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy · 2016 · 7 citations
    9. Androgenic Alopecia and Stress-Induced Premature Senescence by Cumulative Ultraviolet Light Exposure Exogenous Dermatology · 2002 · 27 citations
    10. 1298 External light activates hair follicle stem cells through eyes via the ipRGC-SCN-sympathetic neural circuit Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2018
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