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Sunscreening agents: a review. [PDF]
J Clin Aesthet Dermatol, 2013 The increasing incidence of skin cancers and photodamaging effects caused by ultraviolet radiation has increased the use of sunscreening agents, which have shown beneficial effects in reducing the symptoms and reoccurrence of these problems. Many sunscreen compounds are in use, but their safety and efficacy are still in question.
Latha MS +9 more
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Iatreia, 2023 Background: Frequent and indiscriminate sun exposure has determined an increase in skin cancer rates globally. In Venezuela, reports evaluating sun exposure practices and the use of photoprotection measures are limited.
Aguasanta González-Delatorre +3 more
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Prevalence of photoprotection and its associated factors in risk group for skin cancer in Teresina, Piauí [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2017 : Background: The incidence of skin cancer has increased worldwide, particularly melanoma rates, which had a mean development of 2.6 % a year in the last 10 years.
Fernanda Ayres de Morais e Silva Cardoso +7 more
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Non-use of sunscreen among adults and the elderly in southern Brazil [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2019 Background One of the main prevention methods against skin cancer is the use of sunscreen; however, incidence of this disease has not declined despite prevention campaigns.
Elizabet Saes da Silva +1 more
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Knowledge and habits of solar exposure in street traders of a market in Chiclayo, Peru
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana, 2020 Background: people who work outdoors are exposed to long periods of ultraviolet radiation; such is the case of street vendors. Objectives: determine the knowledge and habits of solar exposition in itinerant traders around a Chiclayo market. Materials and
Sherly Raquel Sempértegui-Ruiz +7 more
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Evaluation of vitamin D plasma levels after mild exposure to the sun with photoprotection [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2019 : Background: Most of the organism’s vitamin D (VD) is obtained through the cutaneous synthesis after exposure to the sun’s UVB radiation. Sunscreens are indicated for the prevention of actinic damage to the skin, however, there are few clinical trials ...
Luiza Alonso Pereira +5 more
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Albinism: epidemiology, genetics, cutaneous characterization, psychosocial factors [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2019 Oculocutaneous albinism is an autosomal recessive disease caused by the complete absence or decrease of melanin biosynthesis in melanocytes. Due to the reduction or absence of melanin, albinos are highly susceptible to the harmful effects of ultraviolet ...
Carolina Reato Marçon, Marcus Maia
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Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 2021 Background Outdoor workers (OW) are highly exposed to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and thus at increased risk for developing skin cancer. An essential part of an overall strategy to reduce workplace UVR-exposure to OW’s skin is the usage of ...
Marc Rocholl +6 more
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Sunscreen regulations and use of anti-inflammatory agents in sunscreens [PDF]
Dermatology Online Journal, 2013 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been more proactive in regulating sunscreen products. In 2011, the FDA publicized a set of new requirements for marketing over-the-counter sunscreens in the United States. The primary goal of the new FDA requirements was to provide consumers with a clear understanding of the level of protection actually ...
Haydar, Kamran, Burkhart, Craig G.
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The Prescribing of Sunscreen Preparations: A Contribution to Health
South African Family Practice, 1991 No abstract available.
Beverly Summers, Rob S. Summers
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