Is Long-term Exposure To Ultraviolet Sterilization Lamp Harmful To Human Body

At present, there are not a few ordinary families who buy ultraviolet disinfection lamps. However, because the warning signs on the products are not obvious, businesses often ignore their harmfulness in publicity, and consumers are often unaware of the harm of ultraviolet to human body.

Ultraviolet lamp uses the ultraviolet light emitted by mercury lamp to achieve the function of sterilization and disinfection. Its ultraviolet energy is relatively large. If there are no protective measures, it is easy to cause great harm to human body. So what's the effect of prolonged exposure?

Pigmentation

If exposed for a long time, it will cause serious skin pigmentation and rough skin, and some people will have skin aging. If not treated in time, it may cause diseases, such as cataract, which is more common. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid exposure to ultraviolet radiation for a long time.

Electro optic ophthalmia

In addition, we must also understand that the short-term irradiation of ultraviolet disinfection lamp will also have a certain impact on the body and cause electro-optic ophthalmia. After the occurrence of such diseases, patients often have symptoms such as red and swollen eyes, dry eyes and tears. In serious cases, they will also cause a certain degree of damage to their vision. Under normal circumstances, irradiating the lamp tube with ultraviolet lamp for 30 ~ 60 minutes will cause electro-optic ophthalmia, mainly because our corneal epithelial cells and conjunctival tissue absorb a large amount of ultraviolet light.

Burn skin

The skin exposed to the disinfection lamp will show symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, scaling, diffuse erythema, pruritus or burning. The delicate skin will form blisters or edema. If it is exposed to long-term irradiation, it may cause general discomfort.

In severe cases, skin cancer and skin tumor may occur. If you burn your skin carelessly, you can apply Jingwanhong ointment immediately after cleaning the skin to help repair the skin and reduce inflammation and pain. After that, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination.