Neglecting proper measures of sun protection, it is understandable why the
rates of skin cancer and premature aging of the skin are rising at a rapid rate. Wearable
UV monitoring devices, therefore, play a vital role in providing individual, real-time
quantification of ultraviolet (UV) exposure. This chapter discusses the properties of
UV radiation as they relate to skin health, including different types of UV radiation
(UVA, UVB, and UVC) and how they affect the skin. It highlights how accessorizing
personalized UV exposure tracking can reduce both short-term damage and long-term
health impact. It also summarizes diverse types of wearable UV monitoring devices,
including those in the form of wristbands (UV-tracking), patches (UV-detecting), smart
clothing, and smartwatches, which use unique sensors and technologies to sense and
respond to UV exposure. The chapter ends by discussing the benefits of these
approaches, specifically their function in increasing awareness of UV exposure and
healthier skin behaviors, as well as a progression toward personalized dermatological
care. The combination of immediate and long-term skin health objectives with
wearable UV monitors is a meaningful advancement in clinical medicine.
Keywords: Monitoring, Radiation, Skin cancer, Skin health, Wearable.
