Background/purpose: Sunscreens are believed to be a valuable tool in providing
photoprotection against the detrimental effects of UV radiation, a known carcinogen …

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

The efficacy of sunscreens can be measured by different methods, involving in vitro, ex vivo,
or in vivo techniques. There is a need for a worldwide standardization of these methods to …

Purpose Regular sunscreen use prevents cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma long term,
but the effect on melanoma is highly controversial. We evaluated whether long-term …

The epidemiology of melanoma is complex, and individual risk depends on sun exposure,
host factors, and genetic factors, and in their interactions as well. Sun exposure can be …

The popularity of sunscreens dramatically increased since ultraviolet irradiation was
implicated in the pathogenesis of skin cancer and skin ageing. The absorption properties …

Improved education on appropriate photoprotection in children is vital. Photoprotection for
these individuals should include seeking shade, the use of physical agents (clothing, hat …

AIM: A melanoma case-control study was conducted to elucidate the complex relationship
between sun exposure and risk. METHODS: Nine hundred and sixty population-ascertained …

Mismatches between skin pigmentation and modern lifestyle continue to challenge our
naked skin. One of our responses to these challenges is the development and use of …

The skin is increasingly recognized as a component of the innate immune response, in
addition to its role as a physical barrier. Although the deleterious effects of solar ultraviolet …