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Sunscreening agents: a review. [PDF]

open access: closedJ 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
europepmc   +3 more sources

Ultrafast photoprotective properties of the sunscreening agent octocrylene

open access: goldOptics Express, 2016
Today octocrylene is one of the most common molecules included in commercially available sunscreens. It provides broadband photoprotection for the skin from incident UV-A and UV-B radiation of the solar spectrum. In order to understand how octocrylene fulfils its role as a sunscreening agent, femtosecond pump-probe transient electronic UV-visible ...
Lewis A. Baker   +2 more
openalex   +4 more sources

Sunscreen regulations and use of anti-inflammatory agents in sunscreens [PDF]

open access: yesDermatology 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.
openaire   +5 more sources

Synthesis and Evaluation of Chalcone Derivatives as Novel Sunscreen Agent [PDF]

open access: yesMolecules, 2021
Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation is a serious problem for skin health thus the interest in the research to develop sunscreen agent has been increasing. Chalcone is a promising compound to be developed as its chromophore absorbs in the UV region. Therefore, in the present work, we synthesized eight chalcone derivatives through Claisen–Schmidt condensation ...
Wijayanti, Lucia Wiwid   +3 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Knowledge and habits of solar exposure in street traders of a market in Chiclayo, Peru

open access: yesRevista 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
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of vitamin D plasma levels after mild exposure to the sun with photoprotection [PDF]

open access: yesAnais 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
doaj   +1 more source

Albinism: epidemiology, genetics, cutaneous characterization, psychosocial factors [PDF]

open access: yesAnais 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
doaj   +1 more source

Development and validation of an instrument to assess the knowledge of general practitioners and pediatricians about photoprotection and solar radiation [PDF]

open access: yesAnais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2019
Background The knowledge of general practitioners about photoprotection is unknown. Objectives To develop and validate an instrument to evaluate the knowledge of general practitioners and pediatricians about photoprotection, gauging the knowledge of ...
Fernanda Mendes Araújo   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

New methods for assessing secondary performance attributes of sunscreens suitable for professional outdoor work

open access: yesJournal 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
doaj   +1 more source

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