The other end of the rainbow: infrared and skin

J Invest Dermatol. 2010 Jun;130(6):1496-9. doi: 10.1038/jid.2010.79.

Abstract

Although infrared radiation (IRR) is ubiquitous in the terrestrial milieu, its effects on human skin have until now been largely ignored. Recent studies suggest an important role for infrared A (IRA) radiation (760-1440 nm) in dermal inflammation, photoaging, and photocarcinogenesis. In this issue, Calles et al. identify and analyze the IRA-induced transcriptome in human dermal fibroblasts. Their work paves the way for new research directions in IRA photobiology and raises important clinical questions regarding photoprotection and IRR-based dermatotherapy.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Fibroblasts / radiation effects*
  • Gene Expression Profiling*
  • Gene Expression Regulation / radiation effects*
  • Humans
  • Infrared Rays*
  • Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / genetics
  • Photobiology
  • Radiodermatitis / genetics
  • Skin / radiation effects*
  • Skin Aging / genetics
  • Skin Aging / radiation effects
  • Skin Neoplasms / genetics