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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Public Health
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Rising skin cancer incidence in Western countries necessitates effective sun protection.
  • Sunscreen use is a primary advocated measure, yet compliance issues exist.
  • Cost is a significant barrier to consistent sunscreen application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the actual cost of sunscreen for a family during a week-long beach vacation.
  • To assess the annual cost of sunscreen for transplant patients adhering to sun protection guidelines.
  • To analyze sunscreen pricing across European and North American online pharmacies.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated 607 sunscreens from 17 online drugstores in 7 countries.
  • Calculated costs based on standard sunscreen application recommendations (2 mg/cm²).
  • Modeled costs for a 4-member family and a transplant patient.

Main Results:

  • Median sunscreen price was $1.7 USD per 10 grams, decreasing with larger bottle sizes.
  • Weekly sunscreen cost for a family ranged from $178.2 to $238.4.
  • Annual cost for a transplant patient ranged from $245.3 to $292.3.
  • UV-protective clothing reduced family costs by 33%; large bottles by 41%.

Conclusions:

  • Sunscreen costs are acceptable for acute exposure (beach trips) when using protective clothing and bulk purchasing.
  • Year-round sun protection for sun-sensitive individuals (e.g., transplant patients) incurs substantial annual costs.
  • Financial assistance may be necessary to ensure compliance with sun protection guidelines for high-risk populations.