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Natural light and UV radiation (UVR) from artificial sources has always been recognized for and endowed with health-giving powers as well as for its tonic value of generating a feeling that it is good for our psyche and contributes to the synthesis of vitamin D essential for maintaining calcium and phosphorus homeostasis and a healthy skeleton. It provides the healthy looking tan that enhances the photoprotective properties of our skin against skin cancer and photoaging.
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Pathak, M.A. (1988). Photoprotective Role of Melanin (Eumelanin) in Human Skin. In: Douglas, R.H., Moan, J., Dall’Acqua, F. (eds) Light in Biology and Medicine. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0709-9_46
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