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Issues arising due to excessive sun exposure, especially from the impact of ultraviolet light in sunlight. Fair-skinned individuals are particularly prone. Immediate overexposure can result in sunburn and, in extreme heat, may lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Recurrent prolonged exposure can trigger premature skin aging, the development of solar keratoses, and heightens the susceptibility to skin cancer. Safeguarding the skin using sunscreens aids in averting sun-related harm.<\/p>\n

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Additional negative outcomes of sunlight exposure encompass photosensitivity, leading to an unusual sensitivity to sunlight that manifests as a rash. Sun exposure can also impact the eyes, resulting in conjunctival irritation, actinic keratopathy, or pterygium. Employing high-quality sunglasses aids in mitigating potential eye issues.<\/p>\n

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Issues arising due to excessive sun exposure, especially from the impact of ultraviolet light in sunlight. Fair-skinned individuals are particularly prone. Immediate overexposure can result in sunburn and, in extreme heat, may lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Recurrent prolonged exposure can trigger premature skin aging, the development of solar keratoses, and heightens the susceptibility […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-239025","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-a"],"yoast_head":"\nAdverse effects of sunlight - Definition of Adverse effects of sunlight<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Issues arising due to excessive sun exposure, especially from the impact of ultraviolet light in sunlight. 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