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. 2020 Dec 14;192(50):E1802-E1808.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.201085.

The efficacy and safety of sunscreen use for the prevention of skin cancer

Megan Sander  1 , Michael Sander  2 , Toni Burbidge  2 , Jennifer Beecker  2
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Review

The efficacy and safety of sunscreen use for the prevention of skin cancer

Megan Sander et al. CMAJ. .
No abstract available

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: Toni Burbidge reports receiving honoraria from AbbVie, Celgene, Janssen, Leo Pharmaceuticals and Lilly. No other competing interests were declared.

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Figure 1:
Figure 1:
Schematic representation of the electromagnetic spectrum of light, emphasizing ultraviolet radiation (UVR) frequencies and their effect on human skin. Generally, the shorter the wavelength of radiation, the greater the potential for biological damage. Note: UVA = ultraviolet A, UVB = ultraviolet B, UVC = ultraviolet C. Sunscreen filters are active against UVA1, UVA2 and UVB radiation.
Figure 2:
Figure 2:
Visual aid to guide the correct application of sunscreen for a person of average height and body habitus, based on advice from the Canadian Cancer Society and the American Academy of Dermatology.
See this image and copyright information in PMC

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