title: An evaluation of sunscreens in patients with broad action-spectrum photosensitivity.
abstract: The photoprotection afforded by three sunscreens available by prescription in the U.K. has been studied in patients with severe broad action-spectrum photosensitivity. All products investigated exhibited high protection against UV-B radiation in accordance with the protection factors quoted by the respective manufacturers. On the other hand, the protection against UV-A ranged only from fair to poor. The need for a sunscreen which has good protection against UV-A is shown to be important for the satisfactory management of patients with severe broad action spectrum photosensitivity.
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D004890:Erythema / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D013473:Sunscreening Agents