PT Journal AU Vainio, H Bianchini, F TI Cancer-preventive effects of sunscreens are uncertain SO Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health PD 12VL PY 2000 BP 529 EP 531 IS 6 DI 10.5271/sjweh.578 WP https://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=578 DE basal-cell carcinoma; cancer; melanoma; prevention; skin cancer; squamous-cell carcinoma; ultraviolet radiation SN 0355-3140 AB

Provocative findings have been published suggesting that the use of sunscreens may promote skin cancer. A recent meeting of international experts on the use of sunscreens and skin cancer was held at the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon. The workshop concluded that the topical use of sunscreens reduces the risk of sunburn and that sunscreens probably prevent squamous-cell carcinoma of the skin when used mainly during unintentional sun exposure. No conclusion could be drawn about the cancer-preventive activity of topical sunscreens against basal-cell carcinoma and cutaneous melanoma. The use of sunscreens can extend the duration of intentional sun exposure, such as sunbathing. Such an extension may increase the risk for cutaneous melanoma. The workshop warned against relying solely on sunscreens for protection from ultraviolet radiation.

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