2012/06/01 by Paul C. Jou, Ron J. Feldman, Kenneth J. Tomecki · 1 citation
Medicine · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · #Skin Protection and Aging #melanin and skin pigmentation #Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management #Medicine #Skin cancer #Sun protection factor #Daylight #Dermatology #Sunburn #Ultraviolet radiation #Sunscreening Agents #Sunlight #Sun exposure #Sun protection #Sunbathing #Ultraviolet a #Cancer #Internal medicine #Optics
paper · pdf · doi:10.3949/ccjm.79a.11110
openalex publication_date 2012/06/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/31
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the major environmental risk factor for nonmelanoma skin cancer and is a suspected risk factor for melanoma. Avoiding overexposure to direct sunlight during the peak daylight hours, wearing protective clothing, and applying sunscreen are ways to protect the skin. To provide clinicians with the tools to advise patients and to answer their inquiries, including which sunscreen to use, we review UV radiation's effect on the skin, how sunscreens block UV light, current recommendations on sunscreen use, and new sunscreen labeling requirements.