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ArticleCureus2024

Participants' Experiences and Satisfaction With Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 100 Sunscreen in Actual Use Conditions.

Maria Naseer, Nazia Asad, Armeela Javaid, Ramla Moughal, Hadia Akram, Shafia Mudassir, Muhammad Iqbal Asif, Neeta Maheshwary, Arjumand Ahmed

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Maria NaseerDepartment of Dermatology, Shaheed Benazirabad Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women, Nawabshah, PAK.
Nazia AsadDepartment of Dermatology, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC), Karachi, PAK.
Armeela JavaidDepartment of Dermatology, La Chirurgie, Islamabad, PAK.
Ramla MoughalDepartment of Dermatology, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC), Karachi, PAK.
Hadia AkramDepartment of Dermatology, Anam Hospital, Karachi, PAK.
Shafia MudassirDepartment of Dermatology, Silk Skin Clinic, Rawalpindi, PAK.
Muhammad Iqbal AsifDepartment of Medicine, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAK.
Neeta MaheshwaryDepartment of Medical Affairs, Helix Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Karachi, PAK.
Arjumand AhmedDepartment of Medical Affairs, Helix Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Karachi, PAK.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and objective Exposure to sunlight's ultraviolet (UV) radiation poses various health risks, including sunburn, skin damage, and heightened skin cancer risk. Sunblock usage has surged due to widespread advertising campaigns. Individuals spending time outdoors should employ protective measures like wearing hats, applying sunblock with a high sun protection factor (SPF), covering exposed skin, and seeking shade to mitigate UV exposure's harmful effects. This study's objective is to assess participants' experiences and satisfaction with SPF 100 sunscreen in actual use conditions. Methodology This study employed a prospective, single-center design involving 100 participants aged 18 to 70 years. Eligible individuals had Fitzpatrick skin types I-III and were engaged in outdoor activities, excluding those with certain medical conditions or medication use. Each participant received sunscreen tubes (Solero SPF 100, Helix Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Karachi, Pakistan), and clinical evaluations were conducted on the day before and after and day 22 visits, with sunblock application and UV-induced erythema assessments performed. Results Our study enrolled participants with a mean age of 25.6 ± 7.1 years, ranging from 15 to 55 years, with females comprising 84% (84) of the sample. Results revealed widespread satisfaction and acceptance of SPF 100 sunscreen, without any reported adverse reactions. A significant majority expressed their willingness to purchase and recommend the sunscreen to others. Furthermore, the majority of healthcare providers expressed satisfaction with prescribing this sunscreen.  Conclusions In conclusion, SPF 100 sunscreen demonstrated excellent tolerability and acceptability among participants, suggesting its potential utility in both personal sun protection routines and clinical settings.

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satisfactionspf100sunburnsun protection factorsunscreen

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PMCPMC11208887

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