Journal
ANAIS BRASILEIROS DE DERMATOLOGIA
Volume 86, Issue 4, Pages 732-742Publisher
SOC BRASILEIRA DERMATOLOGIA
DOI: 10.1590/S0365-05962011000400016
Keywords
Protection; Radiation protection; Solar radiation; Sunscreening agents; Ultraviolet filters
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- Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (CAPES)
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Ultraviolet radiation can damage the DNA, cause immunosuppression, chemical and histological alterations in the epidermis, early photoaging, cataracts and carcinogenesis, among others. Photoprotection prevents these and other harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. Sunscreens, protective clothing, proper accessories and safe sun exposure are essential photoprotection tools. The main forms of photoprotection are presented and discussed in this article, including sunscreens containing organic and inorganic filters, the assessment of their efficacy and current developments on the topic.
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