What are the clinical effects of solar radiation?

The Editor has brought together a wide range of world class contributors to provide the reader with information on the clinical effects of solar radiation, such as inflammation, pigmentation, immune-suppression, cancer and aging, with emphasis on the ethnic or genetic background.

How does solar energy affect human body temperature?

The solar energy can be released as heat to actively warm human surface temperature up, and the reflective MIR can passively heat the human body. The surface temperature and residue energy storage can be monitored by distinct colour change. Energy consumption is still a tremendous influence on humans in the twenty-first century.

Is UV radiation a health hazard?

Despite the clearly established harms, exposure to UV radiation also has benefits for human health. While the best recognised benefit is production of vitamin D, beneficial effects mediated by factors other than vitamin D are emerging.

Is UV radiation good for your skin?

Studies are needed to better understand beneficial effects of exposure to UV radiation: Exposing the skin and eyes to the sun is likely to have benefits beyond those mediated by production of vitamin D. However, while evidence of benefit and mechanisms is maturing, it is still in its infancy.

How does UV radiation affect lipid production?

Exposing the skin to solar-simulated UV radiation causes an increase in the production of immunomodulatory lipids such as platelet-activating factor (PAF) and PAF-like species .

Is UV radiation harmful to deeply pigmented skin?

Current public health messages focus on lightly pigmented populations, with doses of UV radiation for harms and benefits uncertain for deeply pigmented skin: Skin cancers are rare, but vitamin D deficiency common, in those with deeply pigmented skin.