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The efficacy of sunscreening agents: protection factors and transmission spectra
Author(s) -
HAWK J. L. M.,
CHALLONER A. V. J.,
CHADDOCK L.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2230.1982.tb02381.x
Subject(s) - sunscreening agents , sun protection factor , ultraviolet radiation , medicine , sun protection , dermatology , transmission (telecommunications) , artificial light , skin cancer , chemistry , telecommunications , computer science , optics , cancer , radiochemistry , physics , illuminance
Summary Fifty‐five sunscreening agents were tested for their protection factor (PF) against ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and for transmission between 280 and 600 run. The results are tabulated so that the less efficacious sunscreens, although suitable for protection against natural and artificial light in people with normal skin, may be separated from sunscreens with potential dermatological efficacy for use in patients with photodermatoses. Some general points about sunscreens and patient management are made.