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SINCE the fundamental experiments of Hausser and Vahle1, in 1922, it has been known that two wavelength regions of the ultra-violet spectrum, namely, near 297 mµ and about 250 mµ, have maximum efficiency in producing erythema in human skin. These regions are separated by a region near 280 mµ with small erythemal activity. The explanation for this action spectrum has been sought in the screening function of the superficially situated horny layer which, as a protein with aromatic compounds, has a maximum light absorption2 near 280 mµ
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ROTTIER, P., MULLINK, J. Localization of Erythemal Processes caused by Ultra-Violet Light in Human Skin. Nature 170, 574–575 (1952). https://doi.org/10.1038/170574a0
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