Sensitivity of the Skin to Fluorescent Light

The National Measurement System for far ultraviolet radiometry

“…Cases of dermatitis and erythema have even been reported from ultraviolet radiation below 320 nm produced by fluorescent lamps used for general lighting purposes [80,81]. *This group might include, for example, office workers who arrive and leave in darkness, night workers who sleep during the day, and people who live in very cold climates.…”

Polymorphous Light Eruptions

“…The bulk of evidence to date indicates that the sunburn spectrum is responsible for the majority of these reactions.1-4 In a few cases longer wavelengths appear to have been responsible. 2,5,6 Whether this longer wavelength group should be included in the polymorphic category is open to question. This study was designed to establish accurately the action spectrum and energy requirements necessary to reproduce the polymorphous light reactions under controlled conditions in 29 patients suffering with this disease.…”