Cultural and behavioral disparities in the use of facial sun protection: a multinational analysis
This multinational study investigates cultural, behavioral, and clinical determinants of facial sun protection across 12 countries. Results reveal significant disparities in sunscreen use driven by gender, age, phototype, and cultural norms. These findings highlight the need for personalized and culturally adapted strategies to promote effective and equitable photoprotection worldwide.
Authors
- Y. Benhayoun
- H W Lim
- Frederic Flament
- Charles Taieb
Institutions
- L'Oréal (France) (FR)
- Henry Ford Health System (US)
- European School of Haematology (FR)
- Knowledge Foundation (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
- Published
- 2026-03-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llag108
- Primary Topic
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00