Can you get cancer from infrared?
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The ICNIRP statement on the biological effects of infrared radiation (IR ) indicates that thermal injury (heat) is the dominant risk. Skin cancer is not expected from exposure to IR. However, increased skin temperature can reduce DNA repair efficiency, and promote skin cancer that is initiated by other agents.