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- Title
Sunscreens: obtaining adequate photoprotection.
- Authors
Burnett, Mark E; Hu, Judy Y; Wang, Steven Q
- Abstract
Adequate photoprotection plays a paramount role in reducing the burden of both photoaging and photocarcinogenesis. The scope of photoprotective strategies employed by the public, from most to least effective, includes: sun avoidance, seeking shade, the use of protective clothing, and the application of sunscreen. Among these options, sunscreen use remains the strategy most frequently employed by the public--a reversal of the preferred order of photoprotection. Given this trend, it is clear why sunscreens invariably take center stage in any discussion regarding obtaining adequate photoprotection.
- Publication
Dermatologic therapy, 2012, Vol 25, Issue 3, p244
- ISSN
1529-8019
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1529-8019.2012.01503.x