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Meeting the leading scientists in the field of dermatology, skin cancer prevention, sun protection and sunscreen formulation

According to leading dermatologists and skin cancer experts, sunscreens are the best protection against skin cancer after sun avoidance and adequate protective clothing. To obtain a full prevention, however, sunscreens must be used according to certain criteria: the highest possible sun protection factor (SPF) should be used and they must be employed correctly by applying them at least 30 minutes prior to exposure, in generous amounts and by frequently re-applying them.
According to literature, skin cancer is the most common cancer form in the USA. In Europe other cancer forms are more prevalent, but also here skin cancer has been clearly identified as one form of cancer that will become more important in public health terms in the coming decades.

H&PC Today decided to have a word with the leading specialists in this field in order to get an overview of a sta ...
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