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Glossary Ultraviolet Radiation

invisible electromagnetic radiation with shorter wavelengths than visible light

Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR) is a type of electromagnetic radiation that comes from the sun and artificial sources like tanning beds. It has shorter wavelengths than visible light, making it invisible to the human eye, but it can cause skin damage, sunburn, and increase the risk of skin cancer. UVR is also used in medical and industrial applications, such as sterilizing equipment and treating certain skin conditions.

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research Effects of ultra violet radiation on the soluble proteins of human hair

13 citations , September 2014 in “Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology”

This study found that UV radiation exposure increased protein elution and altered protein characteristics in hair fibers, suggesting environmental factors impact hair shaft proteins.

research Identification of ultraviolet B radiation-induced microRNAs in normal human dermal papilla cells

18 citations , July 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports”

This study found that UVB radiation significantly alters miRNA expression and induces cytotoxicity and apoptosis in normal human dermal papilla cells.

research Effects of ultraviolet B radiation on physicochemical properties of human hair shaft

5 citations , March 2012 in “Microscopy Research and Technique”

In this study, UVB exposure was found to alter certain chemical properties of the hair shaft, such as keratin components and water content, without significantly affecting its physical morphology.

research Ultraviolet Radiation in Wound Care: Sterilization and Stimulation

106 citations , July 2013 in “Advances in wound care”

This review discusses the potential of ultraviolet (UV) radiation technologies in wound care, highlighting their antimicrobial properties and risks of DNA damage, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Epidermal pigmentation in the human lineage is an adaptation to ultraviolet radiation

62 citations , October 2013 in “Journal of Human Evolution/Journal of human evolution”

This review highlights the significance and future potential of forensic DNA phenotyping for predicting human phenotypes from crime scene DNA but reports no new results.

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community Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV

in Research/Science 9 months ago

Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.

community The Health Benefits of Head Hair

in Research/Science 19 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair provides protection against head trauma, reduces skin cancer risk, helps remove heavy metals, and aids in wound healing. The conversation emphasizes the health benefits of maintaining head hair beyond cosmetic reasons.

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