Reapplying knowledge on sunscreen and photoprotection: A narrative review.
Research indicates that education on sun protection and proper sunscreen application is insufficient, leading to widespread under-application of sunscreen. This lack of adherence to recommended practices increases the risk of skin cancers, photoageing and exacerbates conditions like melasma and lupus.
This review aims to provide clinicians with a practical framework to educate patients on effective sun protection, including sunscreen use, and to address common barriers to adherence.
Sunscreen is crucial for preventing melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers, photoageing and exacerbating conditions like melasma and lupus. Despite its importance, it is often underapplied. Effective patient education is essential, and clinicians are well positioned to guide effective sunscreen use and encourage holistic sun protection behaviours. In addition to sunscreen, this includes wearing protective clothing, broad-brimmed hats, sunglasses and seeking shade.
This review aims to provide clinicians with a practical framework to educate patients on effective sun protection, including sunscreen use, and to address common barriers to adherence.
Sunscreen is crucial for preventing melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers, photoageing and exacerbating conditions like melasma and lupus. Despite its importance, it is often underapplied. Effective patient education is essential, and clinicians are well positioned to guide effective sunscreen use and encourage holistic sun protection behaviours. In addition to sunscreen, this includes wearing protective clothing, broad-brimmed hats, sunglasses and seeking shade.