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The Science and Safety of Sunscreen
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What You'll Learn
Currently, protection from ultraviolet radiation is the only recognized modifiable risk factor for reducing the rates of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. Sun protection includes minimizing exposure, wearing sun-protective clothing, and using sunscreen regularly. However, the debate regarding the safety of sunscreens and sunscreen ingredients continues. Here, we take an evidence-based approach to review the safety of sunscreens.
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Currently, protection from ultraviolet radiation is the only recognized modifiable risk factor for reducing the rates of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. Sun protection includes minimizing exposure, wearing sun-protective clothing, and using sunscreen regularly. However, the debate regarding the safety of sunscreens and sunscreen ingredients continues. Here, we take an evidence-based approach to review the safety of sunscreens.
Learning Objectives
- Recall the safety of chemical and physical sunscreens
- Examine the evidence for an association between sunscreen ingredients and health related side effects
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