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  1. A majority of nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSC) and a large percentage of melanomas are associated with exposure to UV radiation from the sun. UV exposure is a powerful attack on the skin, creating damage that can range from premature wrinkles to dangerous skin cancer. Damage from UV exposure is cumulative and increases your skin cancer risk over ...

  2. Nov 30, 2023 · Too much UV radiation from the sun or sunbeds can damage the DNA in our skin cells. DNA tells our cells how to function. If enough DNA damage builds up over time, it can cause cells to grow out of control, which can lead to skin cancer. Anyone can develop skin cancer. Some people may have a higher risk, including people who burn more easily.

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  3. Acute effects of UV radiation exposure include photokeratitis and photoconjunctivitis. These inflammatory reactions are comparable to a sunburn of the very sensitive skin-like tissues of the eyeball and eyelids, and usually appear within a few hours of exposure. Both can be very painful, but are reversible and do not result in any long-term ...

  4. Nov 16, 2022 · There are three different types of ultraviolet radiation based on the size of the wavelength: UVA causes your skin to wrinkle, tan and/or burn. Too much exposure leads to skin cancer. UVB can damage the outermost layers of your skin. It can cause sun spots, tanning, sunburns and blistering, which can lead to skin cancer.

  5. Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) forms part of the electromagnetic spectrum — the energy emitted from the sun. UVR is categorised according to wavelength, which ranges from 100–400 nm. UVR is involved in tanning, accelerated skin ageing, ocular damage, and the development of skin cancer.

  6. Jul 16, 2024 · The skin produces a dark-coloured pigment, melanin, as a shield against further damage from UV radiation. The darkening provides some protection against sunburn. With a UV-A- and UV-B-induced tan a sun protection factor of between 2 and 4 can be achieved.

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  8. It’s time to think differently about what healthy skin looks like and how we can prevent damage caused by sun exposure. UV radiation: the invisible killer . UV radiation is known as the invisible killer, and with good reason. Every year nearly 2,000 Australians die from skin cancer, caused primarily by overexposure to UV.

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