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Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2023 The outline of our work delineates the isolation and evaluation of sun screening activity of melanin producers such as Pseudomonas mosselli STGRDS1, Pseudomonas putida STGRDS3, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens STGRDV11, Bacillus subtilis STGRDV5 and Bacillus ...
Trisha Mary Pandipilly Antony +4 more
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Revisiting the Role of Irradiance in the Determination of Sunscreens’ Sun Protection Factor [PDF]
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 2020 The efficacy of a sunscreen tends to be associated with its sun protection factor (SPF) value, a figure determined in a test that relies on the independence of the SPF value to both UV radiation dose and irradiance. We probe these assumptions when photoinduced product degradation is present, and we estimate that the theoretical limit for their validity
Aleix Bacardit, Xavier Cartoixà
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Educational level-dependent melanoma awareness in a high-risk population in Switzerland
Frontiers in Oncology, 2023 IntroductionThe worldwide incidence of melanoma has been increasing rapidly in recent decades with Switzerland having one of the highest rates in Europe. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is one of the main risk factors for skin cancer.
Alina Miriam Mueller +22 more
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Health Science Reports, 2021 Background Reapplication of sunscreen every 2 hours is recommended, especially after swimming, sweating, or working outdoors. However, the sustainability of sunscreen during the workday among outdoor workers is still unclear.
Waritch Kobwanthanakun +4 more
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Sun Protective Behaviors and Attitudes of Runners
Sports, 2021 Sun exposure is a risk factor for skin cancer. Knowledge and behaviors around sun exposure protective measures are poorly described in athletes including runners.
Adam S. Tenforde +3 more
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Melanoma Management, 2021 Aim: Assess the knowledge and behavior of Lebanese parents when it comes to melanoma and its prevention in children. Methods: A survey, to be completed by parents, was sent through children from three schools.
Léa El Haddad +6 more
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Australian primary school communities' understandings of SunSmart: a qualitative study
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 2017 Objectives: Skin cancer represents a major health issue for Australia. Childhood sun exposure is an important risk factor and evidence suggests the use of sun protection measures by Australian school children could be improved.
Matthew Winslade +4 more
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Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 2018 Background To prevent occupational skin cancer, it is essential that the sun-protective behavior of outdoor workers is adequate. The aim is to study the sun-protective behavior of Danish outdoor workers at work, at leisure, and on sun holiday and compare
Kasper Grandahl +3 more
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Frontiers in Public Health, 2021 Sun protection among children is of utmost importance since sunburn in early life is a major risk factor for skin cancer development. Because parents play a vital role in enhancing sun safety among children, this study explored parental perceptions ...
Karlijn Thoonen +4 more
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Sun Protection for Children: A Review
Journal of Pediatrics Review, 2015 Chronic ultraviolet exposure results in premature skin aging (photoaging), dyspigmentation, sallow color, textural changes, loss of elasticity, and premalignant actinic keratoses. UVB radiation is mainly responsible for acute damages such as sunburn, and
Nazanin Shafie Pour +3 more
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