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Immunologic Protection Afforded by Sunscreens Beyond Designated Sun Protection Factors? [PDF]
, 1998 Petra Wolf, Margaret L. Kripke
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International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2019 Excessive unprotected sun exposure is a significant risk factor for skin damage and skin cancers. In recent decades, the incidence of skin cancer has increased dramatically worldwide, reaching epidemic proportions.
Reema Ruddah Almuqati +2 more
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Sun Protection and Tanning Behaviors in Caregivers: Prevalence, Determinants, and Associations with Children's Behaviors. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2022 The association between skin cancer and ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is well established, and sun protection behavior represents an important preventative measure. In children, caregivers play a key role in this regard.
Diehl K +4 more
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Effectiveness of sunscreens and factors influencing sun protection: a review
Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2022 The effectiveness of sun protection depends directly on the photo-protective product employed, the way it is used and the amount applied. Many studies report that sunscreens are often applied incorrectly, at amounts much lower than those recommended for ...
L. Portilho +4 more
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Tropical Medicine and Health, 2021 Background Rural populations in Uganda rely heavily on medicinal plants for the treatment of bacterial skin infections. However, the efficacy of these medicinal plants for their pharmacological action is not known.
J. Namukobe +7 more
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BMC Research Notes, 2021 Objective This study aimed to explore current attitudes towards sun protection, and sun-seeking behaviour among young Australian adolescents. It was done as part of a larger project aiming to develop a digital resource to support young people in making ...
Nisali Gamage +6 more
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Incidence and public health burden of sunburn among beachgoers in the United States. [PDF]
, 2020 The beach environment creates many barriers to effective sun protection, putting beachgoers at risk for sunburn, a well-established risk factor for skin cancer.
Arnold, Benjamin F +8 more
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Sun Safe Partners Online: Pilot Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2020 BackgroundHarnessing supportive influences in close relationships is an innovative and potentially effective strategy to improve sun protection behaviors.
Manne, Sharon +6 more
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JMIR Formative Research, 2023 BackgroundMiddle childhood (ages 8-12 years) is a critical period for forming behavioral habits and reducing the risk for the development of skin cancer later in life.
Sharon Manne +8 more
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Skin cancer’s prevention in the light of current medical knowledge
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2023 Among all diagnosed malignancies, skin cancers account for more than 30-50%. Caucasian patients have a lifetime risk of more than 20%. The incidence increases with the age of patients. In 2017, there were over 14,000 new cases in Poland.
Małgorzata Milanowska +4 more
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