Sunscreen Recommendations for Different Skin Types

Sunlight has adverse effects on the skin, including photoaging and an increased risk of skin cancer. To combat those effects, there are general recommendations for sunscreen usage. Experts recommend an individualized routine for sunscreen usage based on skin type. This series reviews sunscreen recommendations for those with different phototypes, photoaging, skin cancers, photodermatoses, pigmentary disorders, and inflammatory skin disorders.

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate UVA, UVB, and blue light and the differences between physical and chemical sunscreens
• Examine recommendations made by a panel of dermatologists for different skin types
• Analyze current research on sunscreen recommendations for photoaging, skin cancer, photodermatoses, pigmentary, and inflammatory skin conditions.