Abstract
Although sunscreens are widely available and in common use, surveys show that an average of only half of the people on a beach on a given day wear sunscreens. Many people go to the beach to get or maintain a suntan, but many people also leave their skin unprotected. This article discusses the proper use of sunscreens, common misunderstandings, and how unprotected long-term exposure to the sun can effect your skin.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / epidemiology
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / prevention & control*
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Child
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Clinical Trials as Topic
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Female
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Humans
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Immune Tolerance
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Incidence
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Risk Factors
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Skin Aging
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Skin Neoplasms / epidemiology
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Skin Neoplasms / prevention & control*
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Sunburn / epidemiology
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Sunburn / prevention & control*
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Sunscreening Agents / administration & dosage*
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Sunscreening Agents / adverse effects
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Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects