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Photoprotection: where do we stand?
Author(s) -
Nicolaidou Electra,
Stefanaki Christina,
Katsambas Andreas D
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/j.1473-2165.2006.00281.x
Subject(s) - photoaging , photoprotection , sun protection , sun exposure , sunscreening agents , ultraviolet radiation , sunburn , sun protection factor , skin cancer , medicine , environmental health , dermatology , biology , chemistry , botany , photosynthesis , cancer , radiochemistry
Summary Ultraviolet sun radiation can cause several deleterious effects on the skin, including photoaging and carcinogenesis. Physical protection and sunscreens are currently the two main types of photoprotection. Overall, people seem informed about the dangers of sun exposure, but sometimes they are not willing to implement the right sun‐protection measures. Sunscreens are reported to be the most frequently used method worldwide, but they cannot substitute physical protection and a proportion of people do not apply them correctly. Public campaigns, together with fashion and the right role models, can still offer a lot in persuading people to change their habits towards a more sun‐protected life.