title: [Modern light protection from the view of occupational dermatology].
abstract: UV-light induced skin cancer is being more and more accepted in Germany as an occupational disease for several jobs with increased UV-light exposure. Over the past 100 years sunscreens with filters against UVB- and UVA-light have been developed. Another development is the use of antioxidants such as vitamin E, vitamin C and herbal agents for additional photoprotection. The evidence supporting these products in their topical and systemic formulation is very variable. The recent changes in the recognition of UV-induced skin cancers as occupational diseases increases the need for preventive strategies which are supported by appropriate clinical studies.
authors.affiliation: Univ.-Hautklinik, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Deutschland. hans.merk@post.rwth-aachen.de
authors.forename: H F
authors.initials: HF
authors.lastname: Merk
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Baratli
mesh_terms: D000975:Antioxidants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005858:Germany / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015995:Prevalence; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents; D013473:Sunscreening Agents