The effect of sunscreen on melanoma risk.

Total cumulative sun exposure is associated with the development of squamous cell and basal cell cancers, whereas intense intermittent sun exposure is associated with the development of melanoma. Exposure to UV radiation is the only known modifiable cause of melanoma, but the role of sunscreen in melanoma prevention remains somewhat controversial. This article discusses how UV radiation contributes to the pathogenesis of melanoma, how sunscreen modulates the action of UV radiation on the skin, and the effect of sunscreen on the risk of developing melanoma. A review of available sunscreen agents and their sun-protective properties is also included.

Mulliken JS ，Russak JE ，Rigel DS 《-》

Sunscreen abuse for intentional sun exposure.

Autier P 《-》

[Sunbathing habits and risk of melanoma].

Weismann K ，Lorentzen HF 《-》

[Protection from sunlight, particularly for children].

van Praag MC ，Pavel S ，Menke HE ，Oranje AP ... -  《-》

Sunscreen and melanoma: is our prevention message correct?

Planta MB 《-》