[The current state of sunscreen development and analysis of its scientific application and safety].
Regular and adequate use of broad-spectrum sunscreen has been proven to offer significant protection against acute Ultraviolet-induced photodamage, photoaging, immunosuppression, and the development of skin tumors. However, concerns regarding the safety and standardized use of sunscreens persist, including potential allergenicity and irritability of certain organic sunscreens, the impact of systemic absorption on the endocrine system, the effect on vitamin D synthesis and absorption, and environmental implications. Special caution is advised when using small molecule organic sunscreens and nanoparticle inorganic sunscreens, especially for infants, pregnant women, and areas with damaged skin.
Authors
- Yinan Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6029-3744)
- Yan Wu
- Hao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7577-1366)
- Wenbin Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3053-2388)
- Sheng Zhong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1932-1093)
Institutions
- National Medical Products Administration (CN)
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2024-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn112150-20240229-00167
- Primary Topic
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies
- Type
- article