Time-dependent decrease in sunscreen protection against chronic photodamage in UVB-irradiated hairless mouse skin.
To determine the time dependence of sunscreen protection against chronic photodamage in hairless mice, the time was varied (0-8 h) between topical sunscreen treatment and UVB radiation exposure. Sunscreen products with labeled sun protection factor (SPF) values of 2, 4 and 8 were evaluated; these values were verified in a guinea pig model for SPF determinations. When applied immediately prior to UVB radiation exposure, these sunscreen products were very effective in prevention of skin wrinkling and tumor formation. Onset of photodamage was delayed, the delay being greater with higher SPF values. However, the sunscreen actives were rapidly lost from the skin surface, and their protective effect diminished strikingly as the time between treatment and irradiation increased. For daily protection against chronic photodamage, this suggests a need for photoprotectants with greater substantivity to achieve a high level of protection throughout the day.
Procter and Gamble Co., Miami Valley Laboratories, Cincinnati, OH 45239-8707.
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D000818:Animals; D016588:Anticarcinogenic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D051379:Mice; D008812:Mice, Hairless; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000473:pathology / Q000528:radiation effects; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000528:radiation effects; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013997:Time Factors; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
D016588:Anticarcinogenic Agents; D013473:Sunscreening Agents