title: UV radiation transmittance: regular clothing versus sun-protective clothing.
abstract: There are many clothing options available for patients who are interested in limiting their exposure to UV radiation; however, these options can be confusing for patients. For dermatologists, there is limited clinical data regarding the advantages, if any, of sun-protective clothing. In this study, we examined the UV radiation transmittance of regular clothing versus sun-protective clothing. We found that regular clothing may match or even exceed sun-protective clothing in blocking the transmittance of UV radiation. These data will help dermatologists better counsel their patients on clothing options for sun protection.
authors.affiliation: 16105 S Lagrange Rd, Orland Park, IL 60467, USA. kbielinski1@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bielinski
authors.forename: Nolan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bielinski
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011481:Protective Clothing; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013471:Sunburn / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*