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GlossarySun Exposure

exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays affecting skin health

Sun exposure, also known as sunlight exposure or UV exposure, refers to the amount of time the skin is exposed to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. While moderate sun exposure is essential for the production of vitamin D, excessive exposure can lead to skin damage, premature aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer.

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research Skin epidermal keratinocyte p53 induces food uptake upon UV exposure

1 citations , December 2023 in “Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience”

UVB exposure increases appetite by activating p53 in skin cells.

Impact of Urban Pollution and Chronic Sun-Exposure on Skin Ageing in Chinese Women

research 1395 Impact of urban pollution on top of chronic sun-exposure on skin ageing in Chinese women

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Urban pollution and sun exposure speed up skin aging and wrinkle formation in Chinese women, with pollution's effects becoming significant after age 45.

Association of Short-Term Exposure to Ambient Fine Particulate Matter with Skin Symptoms in Schoolchildren: A Panel Study in a Rural Area of Western Japan

research Association of Short-Term Exposure to Ambient Fine Particulate Matter with Skin Symptoms in Schoolchildren: A Panel Study in a Rural Area of Western Japan

7 citations , March 2017 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health”

Breathing in fine particles or Asian dust short-term doesn't affect schoolchildren's skin symptoms.

research Skin and scalp under exposure to high-energy visible light: the current perspective

2 citations , March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

HEV light can harm or help skin and scalp, so safe exposure guidelines are needed.

research Blue-gray discoloration of the skin after levofloxacin exposure in a 44-year-old man with pulmonary tuberculosis

May 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)”

Levofloxacin may cause skin discoloration and hair loss as side effects.

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community Making my own topical finasteride - ethanol question

in Technology 4 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about making topical finasteride using ethanol. The user is advised to use non-denatured or food-grade ethanol, as denatured ethanol may be harmful with prolonged skin exposure.

community One Year Progress (Topical Fin/Min)

in Progress Pictures 154 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth over a year using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (7%), along with Ketoconazole shampoo, and recently switched to dutasteride and plans to add oral minoxidil. They managed side effects like oily skin and itchiness with a corticosteroid and chose topical treatments initially to limit systemic exposure.