Occupational Exposure to Natural UV Radiation and Premature Skin Ageing |
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| Authors: | Elżbieta Łastowiecka-Moras Joanna Bugajska Beata Młynarczyk |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Polandellas@ciop.pl;3. Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland;4. Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland |
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| Abstract: | The skin is the part of the human body most vulnerable to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The spectrum of the negative effects of UV radiation on the skin ranges from acute erythema to carcinogenesis. Between these extreme conditions, there are other common skin lesions, e.g.,photoageing. The aim of this study was to assess the skin for signs of photoageing in a group of 52 men occupationally exposed to natural UV radiation. There were 2 types of examinations: an examination of skin condition (moisture, elasticity, sebum, porosity, smoothness, discolourations and wrinkles) with a device for diagnosing the skin, and a dermatological examination. The results of both examinations revealed a higher percentage of skin characteristics typical for photoageing in outdoor workers compared to the general population. |
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| Keywords: | UV radiation outdoor workers photoageing |
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