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==Sunlight damage==

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*Transient erythema may develop into sunburn erythema (warmth, swelling, pain)

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*Diffusion of inflammatory mediators (''e.g.'' cytokines) from damaged keratinocytes and endothelial cells

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*Photooxidation of existing melanin -> pigment darkening

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*Melanogenesis

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*Immune responses of skin are reduced by UV light

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[[Category:Integumentary System - Sunlight Damage]]

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