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Factors influencing anticipated decisions about sunscreen use
, 2005 The present study examined influences on the decision-making processes relevant to sun-damage preventive behaviour, namely sunscreen use. Participants were randomly assigned to a positive, a negative or a control group and underwent two successive ...
O'Connor, Rory, Rasmussen, Susan
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Sub-optimal Application of a High SPF Sunscreen Prevents Epidermal DNA Damage in Vivo
Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2018 The cyclobutane pyrimidine dimer (CPD) is a potentially mutagenic DNA photolesion that is the basis of most skin cancers. There are no data on DNA protection by sunscreens under typical conditions of use.
Antony R. Young +10 more
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JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetic disorder found worldwide, but its impact is particularly pronounced in the African continent. This results from both a higher prevalence and the persistent myths and superstitions surrounding the condition in many African communities.
Rebecca Donadoni +3 more
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Effects of sunscreen protection and water management on the physiology and production of ‘Pera’ sweet orange orchards in sub-humid climate [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Fruticultura: The risks associated with climate events are the main factors responsible for sweet orange production losses in Brazil. For rainfed citrus cultivation, it is mainly due to soil water deficit, but also to citrus cultivation associated with extreme ...
Valbério Paolilo dos Santos +1 more
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Fixed Solar Eruption: A Case Report
JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Fixed eruption is characterized by recurrent lesions at identical anatomical sites after exposure to a trigger. Although most cases are drug‐induced, ultraviolet (UV) radiation has also been reported as a causative factor. We report a case of fixed solar eruption diagnosed by histopathology and 308 nm excimer light phototesting.
Yukiko Tateno +3 more
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Jurnal Farmasi Sains dan Komunitas, 2018 Sunscreen preparations are cosmetic preparations used as a protection to reduce the impact of sun exposure whose formulations contain active ingredients to absorb or diffuse sunlight, especially in areas of ultraviolet and infrared wave emissions. One of
Elsa Tamara Geraldine, Ema Dwi Hastuti
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Sun Protection Behaviours in Skin Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Skin cancer, including melanoma and non‐melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide. Although sun protection behaviors, such as sunscreen use, protective clothing, and shade‐seeking, are crucial in preventing skin cancer recurrence and secondary malignancies, adherence to these behaviors among ...
Shubham Kumar +3 more
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Environmental ChallengesUltraviolet (UV) filters are chemical ingredients used in sunscreen products to protect the skin from the harmful effects of solar radiation and have come under scrutiny due to concerns of potential aquatic impacts after direct release to the environment.
Andrea M. Carrao +3 more
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Journal of Skin Cancer, 2012 Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common human malignancy. Both epidemiological and direct evidence have established ultraviolet (UV) exposure from the sun as the most important risk factor for BCC development. There has only been one randomized and
Cameron Chesnut, Jenny Kim
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Nanomaterials, 2019 The present pilot study tested the efficiency of nanoTiO2 sunscreen to prevent the oxidative stress/inflammation caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation using biomarkers in subjects’ blood, urine, and exhaled breath condensate (EBC).
Daniela Pelclova +6 more
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