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A review on sun exposure and skin diseases
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2022 Skin is the thin layer of tissue forming the natural integumentary system of the body that acts as a barrier to protect it from exogenous and endogenous factors that induce undesirable biological responses in the body.
K A Merin, Merin Shaji, R Kameswaran
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The Immune Response of Cutaneous Basosquamous- and Squamous-Cell Carcinoma Associated with Sun Exposure [PDF]
Current OncologyIn recent years, there has been an observed increase in the frequency of cutaneous carcinoma, which correlates with sun exposure. This study aims to explore the variances of tumor characteristics and immune response markers among patients diagnosed with ...
Anamaria Grigore +3 more
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Factors associated with risky sun exposure behaviors among operating engineers [PDF]
, 2012 Background The objective of this study was to determine the factors associated with sun exposure behaviors among Operating Engineers (heavy equipment operators).
Choi, Seung Hee +3 more
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Secular trends in heat related illness and excess sun exposure rates across climatic zones in the United States from 2017 to 2022 [PDF]
Scientific ReportsHeat waves are a major public health challenge, yet the link between heat-related illness (HRI) and regional climate and geography is underexplored. We examined HRI and excess sun exposure incidence rates (IR) [95% confidence interval (CI) per 100,000 ...
Marta Pineda-Moncusí +4 more
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Awareness and knowledge of sun exposure and use of sunscreen among adults in Aseer region, Saudi Arabia [PDF]
Saudi Pharmaceutical JournalBackground: Excessive sun exposure and inadequate sunscreen use can lead to skin cancer and other harmful effects on the skin, eyes, and immune system.
Emad Bahashwan
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Assessment of maternal knowledge of solar exposure and vitamin D in the neonatal period [PDF]
Revista Paulista de Pediatria, 2023 Objective: To assess mothers’ knowledge on sun exposure related to serum vitamin D levels in the neonatal period. Methods: Observational, analytical and cross-sectional study, carried out from August 2020 to May 2021 through a questionnaire directed to ...
Sandra Mara Witkowski +7 more
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Review of sun exposure guidance documents in Australia and New Zealand
Public Health Research & Practice, 2022 Importance: Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun has both risks, including skin cancer and premalignant lesions, skin aging and cataracts, and benefits, including the production of vitamin D.
Christina Verma +3 more
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Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2022 Introduction: Unprotected sun exposure could cause tanning, burning, hyperpigmentation, skin aging, and even skin cancer. Regular sunscreen use is a safeguard and a primary preventive strategy against sunlight-related damages. This study aims to find out
Kumud Chapagain +1 more
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Difference in Sun Exposure Habits Between Individuals with High and Low Risk of Skin Cancer
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2021 Background: Skin cancer incidence is rapidly increasing. The main risk factor, sun exposure, can be modified. Informational campaigns can be effective in raising skin cancer awareness and target the high-risk population.
Oskar Karlsson +4 more
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Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2023 Background: Photoaging is the aging of the skin characterized by the appearance of wrinkles, telangiectasis, solar elastosis, pigmentation and keratosis. Photoaging is usually caused by external factor, such as sun exposure.
Wahyu Lestari +3 more
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