title: Sunscreens. Use and misuse.
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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
authors.forename: D I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: McLean
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gallagher
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007108:Immune Tolerance; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D015595:Skin Aging; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013471:Sunburn / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D013473:Sunscreening Agents