title: Ultraviolet radiation protection: current available resources in photoprotection.
abstract: Ultraviolet radiation can damage the DNA, cause immunosuppression, chemical and histological alterations in the epidermis, early photoaging, cataracts and carcinogenesis, among others. Photoprotection prevents these and other harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. Sunscreens, protective clothing, proper accessories and safe sun exposure are essential photoprotection tools. The main forms of photoprotection are presented and discussed in this article, including sunscreens containing organic and inorganic filters, the assessment of their efficacy and current developments on the topic.
authors: University of Sao Paulo School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brasil.
authors: Tatiana Santana
authors: TS
authors: Balogh
authors: Maria Valéria Robles
authors: MV
authors: Velasco
authors: Carla Aparecida
authors: CA
authors: Pedriali
authors: Telma Mary
authors: TM
authors: Kaneko
authors: André Rolim
authors: AR
authors: Baby
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011481:Protective Clothing; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods*; D013471:Sunburn / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D013473:Sunscreening Agents