[Photoprotection and cutaneous carcinogenesis under the Yin and Yang symbols].
The protective effect of sunscreens against cutaneous carcinogenesis was a well established axiom. During the past decade, the reverse opinion was expressed. Unfortunately it led to a sophism proclaiming that topical photoprotection is harmful. The controversy in rife although the best modern sunscreens actually fulfill most of the requirements of molecular photobiology.
Piérard-Franchimont
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Service de Dermatopathologie, Université de Liège.
Arrese
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Piérard
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D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; D006801:Humans; D011639:Public Opinion; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology*
D013473:Sunscreening Agents