Sunscreens prevent sunburn cell formation in human skin.
Sunscreens with different sun protection factors were examined for their ability to prevent sunburn cell formation in human skin exposed to ultraviolet radiation from a xenon solar simulator. There was either complete or partial protection against the cytotoxic effects of ultraviolet radiation. Protection was related to the sun protection factor of the sunscreen and to the dose of radiation administered.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects; D013471:Sunburn / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
D013473:Sunscreening Agents