Case-Based Roundtable
General Dermatology
Eczema
Chronic Hand Eczema
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Alopecia
Aesthetics
Vitiligo
COVID-19
Actinic Keratosis
Precision Medicine and Biologics
Rare Disease
Wound Care
Rosacea
Psoriasis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Atopic Dermatitis
Melasma
NP and PA
Skin Cancer
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Drug Watch
Pigmentary Disorders
Acne
Pediatric Dermatology
Practice Management
Prurigo Nodularis
Buy-and-Bill

Article

March 1, 2004

Dermatologists need to debunk myth of total protection from UVB and UVA

Waikoloa, Hawaii - For patients, the world of sunscreens is still shrouded in myth and misunderstanding, according to Zoe D. Draelos, M.D. Therefore, they often buy a product with a higher solar protection factor (SPF) than is necessary, but spread it too thinly and use it too infrequently,yet think they are protected.

Like what you’re reading? Subscribe to Dermatology Times for weekly updates on therapies, innovations, and real-world practice tips.

Subscribe Now!