Real protection of facial sunscreens.

Real protection of facial sunscreens.
Br J Dermatol. 2019 Oct 21;:
Authors: Portilho L, Leonardi GR
Abstract
The harmful effects of solar radiation exposure on human skin are well known (1). Both ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation induce DNA damage, leading the formation of molecules, such as pyrimidine dimers and 6-4 photoproducts, which play a key role in the development of skin cancer (2). Despite the increasing awareness of the harmful effects of the sun and use of sun protection, 70%-90% of basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) develop in sun-exposed head and neck regions, and 5%-10% of all skin cancers occur on the eyelids (3).
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Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 20, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Portilho L, Leonardi GR Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: research