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Melanoma: un desafío para el pediatra. Dos casos clínicos

Arch. argent. pediatr; 119 (5), 2021
El melanoma es la forma más grave de cáncer de piel. La morbimortalidad es variable, ya que se relaciona con las medidas de prevención implementadas, la detección temprana y el acceso al tratamiento temprano. La incidencia ha aumentado en los últimos años a pesar de la mayor concientización con r...

Non-use of sunscreen among adults and the elderly in southern Brazil

An. bras. dermatol; 94 (5), 2019
Abstract Background One of the main prevention methods against skin cancer is the use of sunscreen; however, incidence of this disease has not declined despite prevention campaigns. Objective Investigate the prevalence of non-use of sunscreen and its associated factors. Method A population-based cross...

Development and validation of an instrument to assess the knowledge of general practitioners and pediatricians about photoprotection and solar radiation

An. bras. dermatol; 94 (5), 2019
Abstract Background The knowledge of general practitioners about photoprotection is unknown. Objectives To develop and validate an instrument to evaluate the knowledge of general practitioners and pediatricians about photoprotection, gauging the knowledge of these professionals. Methods The study foll...

Knowledge and habits of sun exposure in university students: a cross-sectional study in Southern Brazil

An. bras. dermatol; 94 (2), 2019
Abstract BACKGROUND: Excessive sun exposure is the major risk factor for skin cancer. Thus, sun exposure behavior is the major focus for prevention of this disease, since it is potentially modifiable. Increasing the knowledge on sun related habits and other skin cancer risk factors is fundamental in the...

Photoprotection in adolescents: what they know and how they behave

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (1), 2018
Abstract: Background: The greatest sun exposure occurs until adolescence and this is the only factor involved in photocarcinogenesis subject to modification with photoprotection. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the habits and knowledge of adolescents regarding photoprotection. M...

Prevalence and factors associated with exposure to sunlight and sunscreen among physical education teachers in Pelotas, southern Brazil

An. bras. dermatol; 92 (6), 2017
Abstract: Background: Decreasing the time of exposure to the sun and increasing sunscreen use are important actions to prevent skin cancer. Objective: This study aimed to verify the prevalence of exposure to the sun and the use of sunscreen, as well as associated factors among physical education teache...

Llega la primavera y florecen los eritemas polimorfos solares
Spring arrives and with it the polymorphous light eruption

El eritema polimorfo solar es la fotodermatosis más frecuente y suele aparecer en primavera con la primera exposición intensa al sol. Sus manifestaciones cutáneas son variadas y el diagnóstico se basa en la clínica junto al antecedente de exposición solar. En los casos leves, la fotoprotección sue...

Prevalence of photoprotection and its associated factors in risk group for skin cancer in Teresina, Piauí

An. bras. dermatol; 92 (2), 2017
Abstract: Background: The incidence of skin cancer has increased worldwide, particularly melanoma rates, which had a mean development of 2.6 % a year in the last 10 years. The agreement on the relation between long-term or chronic exposure to the sun and the emergence of these neoplasias has made severa...

Práticas de exposição e proteção solar de jovens universitários

Rev. bras. enferm; 69 (1), 2016
RESUMO Objetivo: conhecer práticas de exposição e proteção solar de jovens universitários. Método: estudo descritivo, transversal, realizado em uma universidade de São Paulo. Resultados: a amostra foi composta por 385 jovens e a coleta de dados realizada por meio de formulário. Do total, 239 (62...

Determinação do fator de proteção solar (in vitro) de produtos magistrais na forma de gel. avaliação dos aspectos sensoriais e físicoquímicos
Determining factor solar protection (in vitro) products in masterful gel method. sensory evaluation of aspects and physical and chemical

HU rev; 40 (1/2), 2014
A exposição ao sol pode resultar em muitos benefícios para as pessoas como a saúde física e mental, a síntese de vitamina D, o tratamento de icterícia, entre outros. No entanto, também pode causar danos à pele pela exposição excessiva. Os filtros solares são produtos concebidos para absorver ...