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GlossaryPhotoprotection

mechanisms that protect skin and hair from UV radiation

Photoprotection refers to the mechanisms and strategies that protect the skin and hair from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This includes natural processes like the production of melanin in the skin, as well as external measures such as using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and seeking shade. For professionals, it encompasses both biological responses and preventive measures to mitigate UV-induced damage, which can lead to conditions like sunburn, photoaging, and skin cancer.

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research Lupus Erythematosus and the Skin

2 citations, January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

research Skin and Hair

1 citations, December 2005 in “Therapeutische Umschau”

The document concludes that protecting skin from the sun, avoiding smoking, and using treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help manage skin and hair aging.

research Photochemical Alterations in Human Hair: Artificial Irradiation and Investigations of Hair Proteins

27 citations, January 1995

Melanin in black hair protects it from sun damage better than light-brown hair.

research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: Clinico-Pathologic Correlation

33 citations, March 2018 in “Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology”

Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a chronic skin disease that can progress to systemic lupus in some cases and requires treatment to prevent recurrences and scarring.

research Evaluation of the Influence of Sunscreen Formulations and SPF on Genoprotection in a Hair Follicle-Derived Human Epidermis Model

September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Higher SPF sunscreens provide more DNA protection, and the form of sunscreen doesn't affect protection level.

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