Pediatr. praxi 2018; 19(2): 97-102 [Dermatol. praxi. 2016;10(2):54-59]

Current view on skin photoprotection

MUDr. Jiří Ettler1, doc. MUDr. Karel Ettler, CSc.2
1 Dermatovenerologická klinika Fakultní nemocnice Královské Vinohrady a 3. LF UK Praha
2 Klinika nemocí kožních a pohlavních FN a LF UK, Hradec Králové

Skin photoprotection is a complex of protective measures preventing unwanted and harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation on skin.It consists of behavioral precautions, avoidance of midday sun, wearing of photoprotective clothing and aplication of sunscreens.Special attention is needed in protection of children and immunosupressed patients. Very controversial is vitamin D – its role inhuman body, optimal serum level and its partial dependance on exposition to ultraviolet radiation. Patients‘ education ensuredby theirs dermatologists and by public health campaigns is crucial in effective primary prevention of skin cancer.

Keywords: photoprotection, ultraviolet radiation, sunscreens, skin cancer, vitamin D

Published: May 1, 2018  Show citation

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