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- Title
Cutaneous malignant melanoma, sun exposure, and sunscreen use: epidemiological evidence.
- Authors
Bastuji-Garin, Sylvie; Diepgen, Thomas L
- Abstract
Cutaneous malignant melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer and accounts for about three-quarters of all skin cancer deaths. Over the last few decades the incidence and mortality rates of melanoma have been increasing worldwide. The risk of melanoma is higher in individuals with both phenotypic susceptibility and a history of sun exposure. Therefore, recommended sun protection behaviours include wearing long-sleeved clothing, seeking shade, avoiding the sun when it is strongest, and using sunscreen lotion with a sun protection factor of 15 or higher. It has been reported, however, that the use of sunscreens does not protect against melanoma and seems to increase the duration of recreational sun exposure.
- Publication
The British journal of dermatology, 2002, Vol 146 Suppl 61, p24
- ISSN
0007-0963
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1046/j.1365-2133.146.s61.9.x