{"title":"Skin Cancer Foundation — UV Radiation","entity_type":"Source","slug":"skin-cancer-foundation-uv-radiation","canonical_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/skin-cancer-foundation-uv-radiation","dates":{"date_modified":"2026-05-21","date_reviewed":"2026-05-21"},"mcp_eligible":true,"evidence_sources":[],"product_fact_sources":[],"related_entities":[{"title":"Age Spots on Hands","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/age-spots-on-hands"},{"title":"How do I fade dark spots on my hands?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-do-i-fade-dark-spots-on-my-hands"}],"body_sections":[{"heading":"Quick Summary","paragraphs":["Dermatology education source used for UV exposure and protection context."]},{"heading":"What Studied","paragraphs":["Public education page on UV radiation and skin."]},{"heading":"Main Findings","paragraphs":["The page explains that UVA and UVB exposure damages skin and that cumulative UV exposure builds over time."]},{"heading":"Why It Matters","paragraphs":["It supports the emphasis on hand sunscreen and reapplication after washing or extended outdoor exposure."]}],"source_type":"dermatology_reference","original_source_url":"https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/uv-radiation/"}