[Sunscreens for UV protection and repellants--who needs what?].

Abstract

If UV injury of the skin is to be avoided, sun protection by clothing and sunscreen according to the skin type must be employed. Protection against insect stings and bites is provided not only by clothing and mosquito nets but also by suitable repellants, which will depend on the place visited and the user's age.

• Authors: Heike Fesq
• Journal: MMW Fortschritte der Medizin (MMW Fortschr Med) Vol. 149 Issue 20 Pg. 32-5 (May 17 2007) ISSN: 1438-3276 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Zwölf Regeln für effektiven Sonnenschutz. Mit heiler Haut durch den Sommer.
• PMID: 18062134 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Insect Repellents
• Sunscreening Agents

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Age Factors
• Child
• Female
• Humans
• Infant
• Insect Repellents (administration & dosage)
• Male
• Pregnancy
• Protective Clothing
• Radiation Effects
• Skin (radiation effects)
• Skin Neoplasms (prevention & control)
• Sunburn (etiology, prevention & control)
• Sunscreening Agents (administration & dosage)
• Travel
• Tropical Climate
• Ultraviolet Rays (adverse effects)