title: [Statement Position Paper about photo-protection ot the Mexican Dermatology and Oncology Surgery Society].
abstract: Sunlight includes infrared light photons, visible light and ultraviolet light (UVL) photons. UVL is the main cause of skin cancer and photo-aging. It is absorbed by chromophores in the skin, such as melanin, DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids and aromatic amino acids. The absorption of UVL results in photochemical reactions involving reactive oxygen species (ROS) with consequent damages to the skin. UVL, through different photochemical modifications forming cyclobutane dimmers, produce mutations to cell phenomenon called neoplasic transformation. The protection of the skin against sunlight is the main action to prevent skin cancer and photo-aging. Photo-protection is an effective method for preventing skin damage and its consequences. The objective of this consensus was to discuss and propose a Statement Position Paper on photo-protection and useful measures for their application by the dermatologist and general practitioner in the Mexican population.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011481:Protective Clothing; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents
chemical_list: D013473:Sunscreening Agents