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Published on: May 28, 2013
[Modern light protection from the view of occupational dermatology]
1Univ.-Hautklinik, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Deutschland. hans.merk@post.rwth-aachen.de
Abstract:
UV-light induced skin cancer is being more and more accepted in Germany as an occupational disease for several jobs with increased UV-light exposure. Over the past 100 years sunscreens with filters against UVB- and UVA-light have been developed. Another development is the use of antioxidants such as vitamin E, vitamin C and herbal agents for additional photoprotection. The evidence supporting these products in their topical and systemic formulation is very variable. The recent changes in the recognition of UV-induced skin cancers as occupational diseases increases the need for preventive strategies which are supported by appropriate clinical studies.
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