Multifunctional bismuth oxide (Bi2O3) particles: Evidence for selective melanoma therapy
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, Volume 111, Issue 8, Page 1253-1263, August 2023., 2023 Abstract The current study investigates the therapeutic and optical properties of bismuth oxide (Bi2O3) particles for selective melanoma therapy and prevention. The Bi2O3 particles were prepared using a standard precipitation method. The Bi2O3 particles induced apoptosis in human A375 melanoma cells but not human HaCaT keratinocytes or CCD‐1090Sk ...
Marcela Laura Chaki Borrás +5 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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Use of lip protecting agents in the prevention of Actinic cheilitis, Herpes labialis and cancer of lip: a systematic review [PDF]
, 2021 Background: Actinic cheilitis, herpes labialis and lip cancer are relatively common conditions presenting on the lips associated with exposure to periods of sun exposure and thereby ultraviolet radiation.
Ariyawardana, Anura +6 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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