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GlossarySun Damage (Ultraviolet damage)

harm caused by UV radiation leading to skin and hair issues

Sun damage, also known as photodamage or UV damage, refers to the harm caused to the skin and hair by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This can lead to a range of issues, including sunburn, premature aging (such as wrinkles and age spots), and an increased risk of skin cancer. UV radiation can also weaken hair structure, leading to dryness, brittleness, and color fading.

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research Targeted Overexpression of the Angiogenesis Inhibitor Thrombospondin-1 in the Epidermis of Transgenic Mice Prevents Ultraviolet-B-Induced Angiogenesis and Cutaneous Photo-Damage

93 citations, May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Overexpressing thrombospondin-1 in mice skin prevents UVB-induced skin damage.

research Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation, Smoking, and Nutrition on Hair

19 citations, January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology”

Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.

research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis: A Manifestation of Immunosenescence - A Report of 8 Cases

10 citations, November 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”

Erosive pustular dermatosis in elderly people may be linked to aging immune systems and skin damage.

research Oxidative Stress in Aging of Hair

126 citations, January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.

research Diagnosis and Management of Melanoma of the Scalp: A Review of the Literature

3 citations, October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Scalp melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, is often found late due to its hard-to-see location, especially in older men. Early detection, possible treatments, and the role of hairdressers in spotting it early are discussed. More research is needed to improve detection and treatment.

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community Tretinoin can make it worse!!!

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