Patient's question:
Please ask the expert: My three-year-old child has been exposed to a UV light for nearly an hour. What are the effects on the child? Will it affect his future growth?Doctor's answer:
The harm of ultraviolet rays to the human body is proportional to the intensity and duration of the radiation, meaning the greater the exposure dose, the more severe the harm. Even short-term exposure can cause skin redness, itching, and allergic papules. Prolonged exposure can cause severe damage to skin tissue, and sufficient doses of exposure can even lead to skin cancer. Ultraviolet radiation is also very harmful to the eyes. Short-term exposure to high doses can cause redness, tearing, and inability to open the eyes.