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  • Dermatology
  • Epidemiology
  • Oncology

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  • Solar radiation is a primary risk factor for skin cancer.
  • Malignant melanoma incidence is increasing despite public awareness of sun protection.
  • The protective role of sunscreen against melanoma remains uncertain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the association between sunscreen use and melanoma risk.
  • To assess the relevance of sunscreen as a protective measure against melanoma.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies from the PubMed database.
  • Comparison of melanoma risk between "ever" and "never" sunscreen users.
  • Calculation of odds ratios (ORs) and confidence intervals (CIs), with moderation analyses for sex, study quality, and location.

Main Results:

  • No significant association was found between sunscreen use and melanoma risk (OR=0.98, 95%CI=0.79-1.21 for ever vs. never/rarely; OR=0.95, 95%CI=0.75-1.20 for ever vs. never).
  • Significant heterogeneity among studies was observed, which could not be fully explained.
  • Asymmetric funnel plot and significant Egger's test suggest potential bias, necessitating cautious interpretation.

Conclusions:

  • Current evidence does not support an association between sunscreen use and melanoma risk.
  • Methodological limitations in existing studies were identified.
  • Further research is required to investigate sunscreen application frequency and sun exposure behaviors in detail.