6 citations,
August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” The study found that polymorphous light eruption varies among patients and can be distinguished from benign summer light eruption by the time it takes for symptoms to appear after sun exposure.
1 citations,
February 2003 UV radiation causes significant protein loss and color changes in hair, especially blond hair.
January 2016 in “SpringerBriefs in bioengineering” Genetic defects and UV radiation cause skin damage and aging.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” In Poland, people search more for certain skin conditions depending on the season, and despite more STD infections, searches for them have decreased, suggesting a need for better sexual education.
June 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin protects skin and hair from damage and stress by acting as an antioxidant and influencing cell growth.
January 2019 in “Figshare” Redheaded people have higher levels of vitamin D precursor, suggesting their hair color may be an adaptation to low sunlight areas.
13 citations,
April 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.
89 citations,
June 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Actinic keratosis can lead to skin cancer, is more common in fair-skinned people, and can be reduced with sunscreen and treated effectively.
24 citations,
January 2006 in “Dermatologic clinics” Hair sunscreens are important for maintaining hair's cosmetic value.
11 citations,
January 2004 in “Exogenous dermatology” Outside factors like grooming, chemicals, and the environment can damage hair and cause disorders.
6 citations,
March 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Natural skincare products may help reduce sun damage and support the skin's daily cycle.
6 citations,
October 1993 in “The journal of the Royal Society of Health” Children's hair loss has many causes and requires careful diagnosis and personalized treatment, including emotional support.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists discovered a new way UVB light increases skin pigmentation through the ATP-P2X7 pathway.
62 citations,
January 2003 in “Dermatology” Sunlight worsens hair loss; protect scalp.
18 citations,
May 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Aging and sun damage do not increase the skin's absorption of certain sunscreens and drugs.
5 citations,
June 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Redheaded people may have evolved to efficiently make vitamin D in areas with less sunlight.
2 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors suggest that scalp hair might protect against COVID-19 and call for more research on scalp health and the virus.
1 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors agree more research with proper control groups is needed to understand hair loss.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hemoglobin α acts as an antioxidant in skin cells, especially protecting hair follicle stem cells from UV damage.
January 2021 in “Journal of clinical and cosmetic dermatology” Human skin responds to light with protective mechanisms, but more research is needed to understand these processes and their implications for health and therapy.
December 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Redheaded people have higher levels of a vitamin D precursor, suggesting red hair may be an adaptation for better vitamin D synthesis in areas with less sunlight.
September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Good nutrition and vitamins are important for healthy skin and can prevent diseases.
11 citations,
November 2021 in “JBMR plus” The vitamin D receptor can act without its usual activating molecule, affecting hair growth and skin cancer, but its full range of actions is not well understood.
10 citations,
March 2016 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Using A132 hair dye with sunlight can cause skin damage and hair loss.
6 citations,
July 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Ginsenoside Rg1 protects mouse skin from UVB damage and helps control inflammation.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging skin cells change their lipid profiles due to stress, affecting skin health.
August 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Increasing type 17 collagen reduces aging signs in skin cells caused by UV light.
131 citations,
October 2004 in “Clinical Cancer Research” Tempol is safe and may prevent hair loss from brain radiotherapy.
75 citations,
March 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The transgene likely activated an oncogene or interrupted a tumor suppressor gene, causing melanoma in mice.
May 2023 in “Current Applied Science and Technology” Higher power CO2 laser causes more severe skin burns and damage.