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News from the department of Dermatology

Latest entry in the department of Dermatology:

UV-protection

UV-protection Definition Protects the skin from excessive light absorption. See UV index below. In addition to physiological light protection, i.e. light callus, there is also artificial light protection provided by textiles (clothing) or (chemical or physical) light protection agents. Recently, ...

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