[Sunscreens for UV protection and repellants--who needs what?].
If UV injury of the skin is to be avoided, sun protection by clothing and sunscreen according to the skin type must be employed. Protection against insect stings and bites is provided not only by clothing and mosquito nets but also by suitable repellants, which will depend on the place visited and the user's age.
Dermatologische Abteilung, Rheumazentrum Oberammergau. hfesq@wz-kliniken.de
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007302:Insect Repellents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011481:Protective Clothing; D011830:Radiation Effects; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D013471:Sunburn / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014195:Travel; D014329:Tropical Climate; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*
D007302:Insect Repellents; D013473:Sunscreening Agents