Is long-term exposure of ultraviolet germicidal lamps harmful to the human body?

At present, there are not a few ordinary households who buy ultraviolet disinfection lamps, but because the warning signs on the products are not obvious, businesses often ignore its hazards when propagating, and consumers often do not realize the harm of ultraviolet rays to the human body.

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

Pigmentation

If exposed for a long time, it will cause severe skin pigmentation and rough skin. Some people will also experience skin aging. If not treated in time, it may cause diseases. For example, cataracts are more common. Therefore, we must avoid prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays. Of irradiation.

Electric ophthalmia

In addition, everyone must also understand that the short-term exposure of ultraviolet disinfection lamps will also have a certain degree of impact on the body, which will cause electro-optic ophthalmia. After such diseases appear, patients often experience red and swollen eyes, dry eyes, and tears. Symptoms, in severe cases, they can also cause a certain degree of damage to their eyesight. Under normal circumstances, irradiating the tube with ultraviolet light for 30 to 60 minutes will cause electro-optic ophthalmia, mainly because our corneal epithelial cells and conjunctival tissue absorb a large amount of ultraviolet light.

Burn the skin

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

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