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Development of a Sun Protection Factor for contact lenses (CL-SPF) [PDF]
BMJ Open OphthalmologyObjective Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of sunscreen products is well recognised by consumers. This study explored how SPF could be applied to ultraviolet radiation (UV) protection from contact lenses (CL-SPF).Methods and analysis UV transmission through ...
Tom Drew +3 more
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Determining the ability to differentiate results between independent sun protection factor tests using the ISO24444 method [PDF]
Frontiers in Medicine, 2023 IntroductionThe sun protection factor has nowadays become a familiar metric to understand sunscreen effectiveness. This value is displayed on the label of sunscreens and it is established by translating the results obtained from standardized testing ...
Aleix Bacardit
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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding sun exposure and sun protection among female students living in high-altitude areas, Abha, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
PeerJBackground Ultraviolet (UV) rays are more intense at high-altitude regions. Exposure to intense UV rays is a major risk factor for skin damage and skin cancer.
Maha Ali, Bayapa Reddy Narapureddy
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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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Jurnal Fisika Flux, 2023 Cotton fabric is a comfortable clothing material to wear in tropical climates. In addition to the comfort aspect, cotton cloth is expected to be able to protect the skin from the dangers of sun exposure.
Norliani Norliani +3 more
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International Journal of Public Health, 2022 Objectives: Summer intermittent sun exposure is a major risk factor for melanoma. Socioeconomic position, cognitive and psychosocial factors play a role in sun protection behaviors but the underlying mechanisms are unknown.
Cécile Durand +11 more
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Brazilian Consensus on Photoprotection [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2014 Brazil is a country of continental dimensions with a large heterogeneity of climates and massive mixing of the population. Almost the entire national territory is located between the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn, and the Earth axial tilt to the ...
Sérgio Schalka +24 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 Exposure in Pediatric Age: Perspective of Caregivers
Children, 2021 Excessive sun exposure during childhood increases the risk of skin cancer. This study characterized the knowledge and attitudes of caregivers regarding exposure and sun protection of children and adolescents. One hundred and ninety-eight caregivers (38.5
Mafalda Salvado +5 more
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Personalised electronic messages to improve sun protection in young adults [PDF]
, 2012 The incidence of all skin cancers, including melanoma, continues to rise. It is well known that ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the main environmental risk factor for skin cancer, and excessive exposure at a young age increases the risk of developing skin ...
Alison Marshall +9 more
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