ReviewAnimal cells and systems2020
Various biological effects of solar radiation on skin and their mechanisms: implications for phototherapy.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 30 citations in OpenAlex.
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- The phenomenon of phototoxicity and long-term risks of commonly prescribed and structurally diverse drugs.Journal of photochemistry and photobiology · 2024Article
- Intradermal Delivery of Naked mRNA Vaccines via Iontophoresis.Pharmaceutics · 2023Review
- The role of microRNAs in the molecular link between circadian rhythm and autism spectrum disorder.Animal cells and systems · 2023Review
- Climatotherapy at the Dead Sea for psoriasis is a highly effective anti-inflammatory treatment in the short term: An immunohistochemical study.Experimental dermatology · 2022Article
- Drug-Induced Photosensitivity-From Light and Chemistry to Biological Reactions and Clinical Symptoms.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- The Protective Effects of EMF-LTE against DNA Double-Strand Break Damage In Vitro and In Vivo.International journal of molecular sciences · 2021Article
- Effects of Electromagnetic Waves with LTE and 5G Bandwidth on the Skin Pigmentation In Vitro.International journal of molecular sciences · 2020Article
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Abstract
The skin protects our body from various external factors, such as chemical and physical stimuli, microorganisms, and sunlight. Sunlight is a representative environmental factor that considerably influences the physiological activity of our bodies. The molecular mechanisms and detrimental effects of ultraviolet rays (UVR) on skin have been thoroughly investigated. Chronic exposure to UVR generally causes skin damage and eventually induces wrinkle formation and reduced elasticity of the skin. Several studies have shown that infrared rays (IR) also lead to the breakdown of collagen fibers in the skin. However, several reports have demonstrated that the appropriate use of UVR or IR can have beneficial effects on skin-related diseases. Additionally, it has been revealed that visible light of different wavelengths has various biological effects on the skin. Interestingly, several recent studies have reported that photoreceptors are also expressed in the skin, similar to those in the eyes. Based on these data, I discuss the various physiological effects of sunlight on the skin and provide insights on the use of phototherapy, which uses a specific wavelength of sunlight as a non-invasive method, to improve skin-related disorders.
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