TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Sunscreens A1 - Baumann, Leslie S. A1 - Weisberg, Edmund M. A2 - Baumann, Leslie S. A2 - Rieder, Evan A. A2 - Sun, Mary D. PY - 2022 T2 - Baumann’s Cosmetic Dermatology, 3e AB - SUMMARY POINTSWhat’s Important?Over the last 30 years in the United States, the incidence of melanoma has increased by 270% despite dermatologists’ consistent warnings to engage in skin-protective behaviors.Physical sunscreens are often preferred over chemical sunscreens, but physical sunscreens may not block all wavelengths of UV light and are less aesthetically appealing, as they appear white or violet on the skin.The daily use of sunscreen is not the first-line defense against the ravages of the sun and does not indemnify a person from photodamage or give one license to stay out longer because of one application. It must be used in conjunction with other skin-protective behaviors.Sunscreen is the most effective anti-aging skincare product.What’s New?After many years of debate, the US Food and Drug Administration has not yet released a final monograph for nonprescription OTC sunscreen formulations.What’s Coming?Hopefully new effective and environmentally safe SPF ingredients will be developed soon.More educational campaigns on the importance of daily SPF use are needed. SN - PB - McGraw Hill LLC CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1190671525 ER -