UV Exposure Unveiled: The Dual Impact on Skin and Beyond

Dive into the dual nature of ultraviolet radiation (UV) exposure, exploring its complex role as both a benefactor and adversary to skin health and its implications beyond the skin.
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Current insights and future perspectives of ultraviolet radiation (UV) exposure: Friends and foes to the skin and beyond the skin.

Tang et al., Environ Int 2024
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2024.108535

Let me tell you, folks, Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is everywhere. It’s huge! It’s been called a big-time human carcinogen. And our skin, the biggest organ we’ve got, takes the hit directly. We’re talking sunburns, inflammation, aging before your time, and yes, even skin cancers. But, we’re not just standing by. There are ways, great ways, to protect our skin, to keep that UV radiation at bay. But, and it’s a big but, we need to crack the code on how UV does what it does. Once we do that, we’re talking game-changer for treating skin problems.

And get this, UV light isn’t all bad. In fact, it’s got its perks. We’re using it, believe it or not, to help with certain skin issues, to fight inflammatory diseases, even tackle some tumors and behaviors that are out of line. This review, it’s all about how UV touches our skin and goes beyond, reaching into other parts of the body with effects you wouldn’t believe. But here’s the kicker, we’ve still got a lot to learn about UV. We’re on the brink of something big, understanding its full impact. That’s where we’re headed, folks, to a future where we know all there is about UV’s power.

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