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Positive Impact of UV Photography on Individual Sun Protection: A Swiss Feasibility Study

International Journal of Public Health
ObjectivesThis study evaluates the feasibility and impact of conveying personalized sun protection message supported by a UV photograph of the face in Switzerland.Methods440 adults from 14 private and public sites associated with high sun exposure ...
Tanguy Corre, Kathrine Zimmermann, Olivier Gaide, David Vernez, Jean-Luc Bulliard   +4 more
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Evaluation of the knowledge of sun exposure and sun protective measures in healthcare workers

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 2023
Introduction: Solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation has a great impact on human life. The sun has always played an important role in Asian culture, so much so, that it is often prayed to as a God.
Eliz Aryal, Prashanna Raj Shrestha, Sujan Gautam   +2 more
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DETERMINATION OF SUN PROTECTION FACTOR OF SUNSCREENS BY TWO DIFFERENT IN-VITRO METHODS

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2000
Background. Sunscreens usually protect the skin against harmful effects of sunlight. These products contain two effective physical and chemical components, which protects the skin from sunlight.
M GHARAVI SEYED, N TAVAKOL, A PARDAKHTI, N BAGHAIZADEH   +3 more
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Total Phenolic Content, Antioxidant Capacity and UV Radiation Protection Properties of Marigold (Calendula officinalis), Carrot (Daucus carota), Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and Hop (Humulus lupulus) Extracts

Cosmetics, 2022
Total phenolic content using Folin–Ciocalteu method, antioxidant capacity by CUPRAC method and sun protection properties were measured for four different extracts of selected plants: marigold petals, carrot roots, tomato fruits and hop cones. Three types
Marzanna Kurzawa, Emilia Wilczyńska, Patrycja Brudzyńska, Alina Sionkowska   +3 more
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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]

PeerJ
Background 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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Sun Protection Knowledge and Practices in Fifth-year Medical Students: Impact of Gender, Sunburn Experience and Sunscreen Use

Dermatology Practical & Conceptual
Introduction: Ultraviolet exposure is the most important modifiable risk factor for developing skin cancer. Objectives: We evaluated the knowledge and behaviors of medical students regarding sun protection. Methods: Between October 2023 and May 2024,
Funda Tamer, Emre Guven, Esra Adisen
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Educational inequalities in sun protection practices among Brazilian adults

Scientific Reports
Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a major risk factor for skin cancer, yet sun protection behaviors vary widely across different populations.
Luiz Antônio Alves de Menezes-Júnior
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Skin Protective Activity of Silymarin and its Flavonolignans

Molecules, 2019
Silybum marianum (L.) is a medicinal plant traditionally used in treatment of liver disorders. In last decades, silymarin (SM), a standardized extract from S.
Jitka Vostálová, Eva Tinková, David Biedermann, Pavel Kosina, Jitka Ulrichová, Alena Rajnochová Svobodová   +5 more
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Awareness and knowledge of sun exposure and use of sunscreen among adults in Aseer region, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal
Background: Excessive sun exposure and inadequate sunscreen use can lead to skin cancer and other harmful effects on the skin, eyes, and immune system.
Emad Bahashwan
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Machine learning for the prediction of sunscreen sun protection factor and protection grade of UVA [PDF]

Experimental Dermatology, 2019
AbstractWe report a prediction model for sunscreen sun protection factor (SPF) and protection grade of ultraviolet (UV) A (PA) based on machine learning. We illustrate with real clinical test results of UV protection ability of sunscreen for SPF and PA.
Jiyong Shim, Jun Man Lim, Sun Gyoo Park
openaire   +2 more sources