title: [Photoprotection and cutaneous carcinogenesis under the Yin and Yang symbols].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Service de Dermatopathologie, Université de Liège.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Piérard-Franchimont
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Arrese
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Piérard
mesh_terms: D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; D006801:Humans; D011639:Public Opinion; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D013473:Sunscreening Agents