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ReviewCureus2025

A Comprehensive Review of the Role of UV Radiation in Photoaging Processes Between Different Types of Skin.

Gurjasan Brar, Anoop Dhaliwal, Anupjot S Brar, Manasa Sreedevi, Yasmin Ahmadi, Muhammad Irfan, Rebecca Golbari, Daniela Zumárraga, Dana Yateem, Yuliya Lysak and 1 more

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Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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13citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

13 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. [Effects of glutathione on acute cutaneous photodamage in mice and its mechanism].Zhonghua shao shang yu chuang mian xiu fu za zhi · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Gurjasan BrarInternal Medicine, St. George's University School of Medicine, True Blue, GRD.
Anoop DhaliwalInternal Medicine, St. George's University School of Medicine, True Blue, GRD.
Anupjot S BrarInternal Medicine, St. George's University School of Medicine, Toronto, CAN.
Manasa SreedeviInternal Medicine, University Hospitals Leicester, Leicester, GBR.
Yasmin AhmadiInternal Medicine, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, GBR.
Muhammad IrfanInternal Medicine, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, GBR.
Rebecca GolbariInternal Medicine, Technion American Medical School, Haifa, ISR.
Daniela ZumárragaInternal Medicine, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, ECU.
Dana YateemInternal Medicine, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, GBR.
Yuliya LysakMedicine, St. George's University School of Medicine, True Blue, GRD.
Yozahandy A Abarca-PinedaInternal Medicine, Hospital Médica Sur, Mexico City, MEX.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation significantly contributes to photoaging, with its effects varying among different Fitzpatrick skin types. Light skin (Types I-III) has a natural sun protection factor (SPF) of only 3.3, making it particularly vulnerable to DNA damage, collagen degradation, and skin cancer. Darker skin (Types IV-VI) has a natural SPF of 13.4, providing greater photoprotection while elevating the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and delaying skin cancer diagnosis. UVA penetrates deep into the dermis, promoting collagen degradation, whereas UVB causes DNA mutations, increasing the risk of cancer. Eumelanin in darker skin mitigates oxidative stress, while pheomelanin in lighter skin functions as a pro-oxidant, increasing vulnerability to photoaging. Although incidence rates are lower, melanoma is identified at more advanced stages in those with darker skin, resulting in poorer outcomes. Protective measures, such as broad-spectrum sunscreens, antioxidants, and hydration, are crucial for all skin types but necessitate customized strategies. Individuals with lighter skin benefit from SPF 50+ and DNA-repairing compounds, whereas those with darker complexion necessitate SPF 30-50 and pigmentation-focused skincare. Comprehending the biological mechanisms and variations in UV damage facilitates the creation of customized photoprotection solutions, enhancing skin health and mitigating long-term UV-related issues for all skin types.

Indexed as

fitzpatrick skin typesmelaninphotoagingphotoprotectionsunscreen and uv protectionultraviolet radiation (uvr)

Identifiers

PMID40276407
PMCPMC12018068

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