Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer and Vitamin D: The “Lost Sunlight” Paradox and the Oxidative Stress Explanation

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer and Vitamin D: The “Lost Sunlight” Paradox and the Oxidative Stress Explanation

UV radiation (UVR) is responsible for inducing both harmful and beneficial effects on skin health. Specifically, it has been reported to disrupt oxidant and antioxidant levels, leading to oxidative stress conditions in skin tissue. This phenomenon might trigger photo-carcinogenesis, resulting in mel...

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Main Authors: Emmanouil Karampinis, Athina-Maria Aloizou, Efterpi Zafiriou, Alexandra Bargiota, Zoi Skaperda, Demetrios Kouretas, Angeliki-Viktoria Roussaki-Schulze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
skin cancer
basal cell carcinoma
cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
vitamin D
sun exposure
vitamin D deficiency
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/5/1107

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