Sunscreens: A review of health benefits, regulations, and controversies Journal Article
| Authors: | Mancebo, S. E.; Hu, J. Y.; Wang, S. Q. |
| Article Title: | Sunscreens: A review of health benefits, regulations, and controversies |
| Abstract: | Ultraviolet radiation plays a major role in the development of nonmelanoma and melanoma skin cancers. Photoprotection by sunscreens has been shown to prevent the development of actinic keratosis, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and photoaging. However, these benefits are only derived if the users apply sunscreen appropriately and practice other sun protection measures. This review discusses the health benefits provided by sunscreen use, updates the latest regulatory landscape on sunscreen, and addresses the controversies and limitations associated with sunscreen use. © 2014 Elsevier Inc. |
| Keywords: | treatment outcome; review; squamous cell carcinoma; drug efficacy; drug safety; drug approval; disease association; sunscreen; melanoma; actinic keratosis; sun exposure; diet supplementation; patient compliance; vitamin d deficiency; drug labeling; ultraviolet a radiation; health care delivery; drug use; photoaging; photodermatosis; photoprotection; skin protection; oxybenzone; drug legislation; sunscreen controversies; human; priority journal; skin cancer prevention; sunscreen regulations; titanium dioxide nanoparticle; zinc oxide nanoparticle |
| Journal Title: | Dermatologic Clinics |
| Volume: | 32 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 0733-8635 |
| Publisher: | W.B. Saunders Co. |
| Date Published: | 2014-07-01 |
| Start Page: | 427 |
| End Page: | 438 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.det.2014.03.011 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 24891063 |
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| Notes: | Dermatol. Clin. -- Export Date: 8 July 2014 -- CODEN: DRMCD -- Source: Scopus |
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