Harmful and beneficial effects of UV radiation and photoprotection - knowledge among medical students and non-dermatology physicians.

• Main Authors: Gabriela Frącz (Author), Katarzyna Dobko (Author), Agata Glac (Author), Klaudia Kuliga (Author), Kinga Musz (Author), Natalia Sejnowska (Author), Agnieszka Socha (Author), Agata Surowiec (Author), Kinga Śnieżek (Author), Anna Zając (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Kazimierz Wielki University, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Exposure to UV radiation promotes skin damage, photoaging and photocarcinogenesis. Photoprotection reduce the negative effects of ultraviolet rays. However, ultraviolet light has some beneficial effects like the production of vitamin D. It is also used in the treatment of some skin dis...