Current challenges in photoprotection.

Abstract

Electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet, visible, and infrared ranges all produce biologic effects. Ultraviolet filters are the most well-studied photoprotective measure for the adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation. Because of the reported endocrinologic effects of oxybenzone in animal studies, its effects on coral reefs, and its photocontact allergy potential, its use has been minimized in many countries worldwide. New developments in topical antioxidants and oral and subcutaneous agents (eg, Polypodium leucotomos extract, afamelanotide, nicotinamide) with photoprotective and antiphotocarcinogenic properties could potentially provide addition modalities for protection against the effects of visible light and infrared radiation.

• Authors: Henry W Lim, Maria-Ivonne Arellano-Mendoza, Fernando Stengel
• Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (J Am Acad Dermatol) Vol. 76 Issue 3S1 Pg. S91-S99 (Mar 2017) ISSN: 1097-6787 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 28038886 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2016 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Antioxidants
• Plant Extracts
• Sunscreening Agents

Topics

• Animals
• Antioxidants (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Nanoparticles (therapeutic use)
• Plant Extracts (therapeutic use)
• Protective Clothing
• Radiation Protection (methods)
• Skin (radiation effects)
• Skin Neoplasms (prevention & control)
• Sunlight (adverse effects)
• Sunscreening Agents (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Ultraviolet Rays (adverse effects)
• Vitamin D Deficiency (prevention & control)