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. 2012 Oct;63(10):796-800.
doi: 10.1007/s00105-012-2462-4.

[Modern light protection from the view of occupational dermatology]

[Article in German]
H F Merk  1 , J Baratli
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[Modern light protection from the view of occupational dermatology]

[Article in German]
H F Merk et al. Hautarzt. 2012 Oct.

Abstract

UV-light induced skin cancer is being more and more accepted in Germany as an occupational disease for several jobs with increased UV-light exposure. Over the past 100 years sunscreens with filters against UVB- and UVA-light have been developed. Another development is the use of antioxidants such as vitamin E, vitamin C and herbal agents for additional photoprotection. The evidence supporting these products in their topical and systemic formulation is very variable. The recent changes in the recognition of UV-induced skin cancers as occupational diseases increases the need for preventive strategies which are supported by appropriate clinical studies.

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