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GlossarySun Exposure (Ultraviolet Exposure)

exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays affecting skin health

Sun exposure, also known as sunlight exposure or UV exposure, refers to the amount of time the skin is exposed to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. While moderate sun exposure is essential for the production of vitamin D, excessive exposure can lead to skin damage, premature aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer.

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research Ultrastructure Study of Hair Damage After Ultraviolet Irradiation

2 citations , December 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

UV treatment can damage hair, so protection is advised.

research Ultraviolet And Androgenetic Alopecia

March 2023 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology”

Protecting hair and scalp from sunlight may help prevent hair loss.

research Profiling the Response of Human Hair Follicles to Ultraviolet Radiation

53 citations , January 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

UVB radiation harms hair growth and health, causing cell death and other changes in human hair follicles.

research Comparison of the Acute Ultraviolet Photoresponse in Congenic Albino Hairless C57BL/6J Mice Relative to Outbred SKH1 Hairless Mice

8 citations , April 2016 in “Experimental dermatology”

B6.Cg-Tyr c−2J Hr hr /J mice have a stronger delayed sunburn reaction and are good for UV research.

research Hair, Aging, And Environment: Clinical Epidemiological Aspects

1 citations , May 2009 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie”

Environmental factors like smoking, UV exposure, and poor diet contribute to hair loss and graying, and lifestyle changes can help manage it.

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Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for those not responding to minoxidil alone, but it could reduce efficacy for some who are already responding to minoxidil. Tretinoin requires careful use, including skin moisturizing and sun protection due to increased sensitivity.

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The conversation discusses natural DHT blockers like rice bran oil, which may reduce 5α-reductase activity similarly to Minoxidil and Dutasteride. One user argues that finasteride is more reliable and effective than natural alternatives.