If redness is a regular occurrence for your skin, you may need to check the air quality in the area where you live, according ...

The body absorbs UV radiation, chemically changing medicine in the skin and potentially leading to rashes, blisters, swelling, peeling, burning, itching or long-lasting hyperpigmentation.

The ability of UV radiation to penetrate human tissue depends on wavelength. UV-A is the most penetrating among the UV groups and it can cause skin damage and cataract formation. UV-B is the most ...

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is a well-known cause of DNA damage, which can lead to diseases like skin cancer. But how do our cells repair this damage to protect us? Researchers from ...

Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth have developed self-healing gel technology similar to human ...

Protect your lips from sun damage this summer. Learn the causes, signs, and treatments for sunburned lips to keep them ...

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UV) and ionizing radiation (X-ray, nuclear radiation). The onset of skin reactions and injuries depends on the dose received by the skin. Effects are distinguished in prompt (< 2 weeks), early (2-8 ...

Some are less obvious, for example the dangers of UV radiation to one’s skin and eyes commonly known, but also heavily underestimated by many until it’s too late. In the US alone, skin cancer ...

Applying sunscreen and insect repellent together could lower protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation, ...

Researchers from the University of Turku, Finland, have found a new way to protect solar cells from harmful UV radiation ...