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Tanning.

R W Gange

    Dermatologic Clinics
    |April 1, 1986
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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Photobiology

    Background:

    • Ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure causes adaptive changes in the skin.
    • These changes, broadly termed "tanning," include pigmentation and other protective responses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare cutaneous pigment responses to different UV wavebands.
    • To discuss the protective effects of various tanning types against further UV exposure.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on UV radiation and skin responses.
    • Comparative analysis of pigmentary and non-pigmentary adaptations to UV.

    Main Results:

    • Different UV wavebands induce distinct cutaneous pigment responses.
    • Tanning encompasses a range of adaptive changes, not solely melanin increase.
    • The protective capacity varies among different forms of UV-induced adaptation.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding UV-induced skin responses is crucial for photoprotection.
    • The term "tanning" should be recognized as a complex adaptive process.