Sunlight exposure

History of cutaneous exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation, relevant to UV-induced biological effects, therapeutic applications, and UV-related disorders.

Effects and associations

• UV-induced effects

  • Photoaging

  • Photocarcinogenesis

  • Sunburn

  • Vitamin D synthesis

• Therapeutic uses (heliotherapy)

  • Psoriasis

  • Vitiligo

  • Eczema

• Photosensitivity-related disorders

  • Polymorphous light eruption

  • Phototoxic reactions

  • Photoallergic reactions

• Medication-related photosensitivity

  • Tetracyclines

  • NSAIDs

  • Diuretics

  • Retinoids

• Systemic lupus erythematosus (photosensitive rash)

• Light sensitivity (Photophobia)

  • Migraine

  • Dry eye disease

  • Keratitis