Many agents affect the transmission of ultraviolet light to human skin. These include
naturally occurring photoprotective agents (ozone, pollutants, clouds, and fog), naturally …

The Canadian Dermatology Association recommends the use of an adequate dose of a
broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 30 for most children and …

Sun exposure is the main cause of photocarcinogenesis, photoageing, and photosensitivity;
thus, photoprotection is an important issue. In a skin cancer prevention strategy, behavioural …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of cellular telephone text messaging as a reminder
tool for improving adherence to sunscreen application. Design We conducted a randomized …

We present research on sunscreen use with possible pitfalls and discuss theory vs. reality. A
literature review in PubM ed was conducted using the terms 'sunscreen …

Background The use of sunscreen is a key component of public health campaigns for skin
cancer prevention, but epidemiological studies have raised doubts on its effectiveness in the …

Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure is well established as the major environmental risk
factor for the development of melanoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), and …

TiO 2 and ZnO nanomaterials are widely used to block ultraviolet radiation in many skin care
products, yet product labels do not specify their dimensions, shape, or composition. The …

Due to a large variety of sunscreens, it is important to study among other things, the effect of
the vehicle on the thickness and uniformity of sunscreen films. In this study, we determined …

Keratinocyte carcinoma is by far the most common cancer in the United States. Basal cell
carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas account for approximately 80% and 20% of …