Preferred Term:
photoaging
Definition:
Physiological aging resulting from chronic exposure to ultraviolet radiation, especially to sunlight. In skin, the effects of UVA and UVB rays change its structure and elasticity over time.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- photoageing
- dermatoheliosis
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/199358
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