Patient preferences for facial sunscreens: A split-face, randomized, blinded trial - 19/08/11
Correspondence to: Clark C. Otley, MD, Division of Dermatology Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905.Concord, Massachusetts, and Rochester, Minnesota
Abstract |
Background |
Sunscreen use is a widely accepted method of primary prevention against skin cancer, sunburn, and photoaging. However, many people do not routinely apply sunscreen because they find application objectionable.
Objective |
To determine which types of sunscreen subjects are willing to use on more than one occasion.
Methods |
A split-face, randomized, blinded trial of commercially available sunscreens was performed among 139 community members in Rochester, Minnesota.
Results |
Subjects were significantly more likely to indicate that they would use alcohol-based spray sunscreen again than two of the seven sunscreens assessed (P < .05). This sunscreen was endorsed as being less greasy, less likely to leave a film, and less likely to leave them feeling hot and sweaty than at least two of the other sunscreens.
Limitations |
Only a representative selection of commonly available sunscreens was tested.
Conclusion |
An alcohol-based spray formulation of sunscreen was rated more favorable. Recommendations to use alcohol-based spray sunscreens may increase patient compliance.
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Vol 57 - N° 1
P. 67-72 - juillet 2007 Retour au numéro
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