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Review
. 2005 Jun;52(6):937-58; quiz 959-62.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2004.07.063.

Photoprotection

Prisana Kullavanijaya  1 , Henry W Lim
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Review

Photoprotection

Prisana Kullavanijaya et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2005 Jun.

Abstract

Many agents affect the transmission of ultraviolet light to human skin. These include naturally occurring photoprotective agents (ozone, pollutants, clouds, and fog), naturally occurring biologic agents (epidermal chromophores), physical photoprotective agents (clothing, hats, make-ups, sunglasses, and window glass), and ultraviolet light filters (sunscreen ingredients and sunless tanning agents). In addition, there are agents that can modulate the effects of ultraviolet light on the skin (antioxidants and others). All of the above are reviewed in this article.

Learning objective: At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants should be able to provide an overview of all aspects of photoprotection.

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