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Ultraviolet rays

Ultraviolet rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation (like light, x-rays, and microwaves) that can cause skin damage, tanning, skin cancer, and are a normal part of metabolism of vitamin D.
Dr. Jeff Livingston
Dr. Jeff Livingstonreviewed this
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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