UVB light
Midday sun's radiation
UVB light is ultraviolet radiation in the wavelength range that causes sunburn and contributes to skin cancer.
It's the portion of the sun's ultraviolet spectrum that penetrates the atmosphere and affects human skin most directly.
UVB is used therapeutically to treat skin conditions like psoriasis and is what triggers vitamin D production: The dermatologist recommended UVB light therapy.
- sunburnUV-induced skin inflammation
- tanningCuring hides or bronzing
- tanning bedIndoor UV browning device
- base tanInitial skin darkening layer
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
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UVB lightinfrared light
Electromagnetic waves below red
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UVB lightvisible light
Radiation the eye detects
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UVB lightshade
Darkness from blocked light
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