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ReviewInternational journal of dermatology2026

Sun Protection Advice for the South African Population for the Prevention and Management of Skin Diseases.

Thuraya Isaacs, Tarryn Jacobs, Dagmar Whitaker, Willem Visser, Kim Wiid, Ncoza C Dlova, Caradee Y Wright, Bianca Tod

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Review in International journal of dermatology, 2026. 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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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Thuraya IsaacsDivision of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8141-4368
Tarryn JacobsPrivate Practice, Pretoria, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2980-9807
Dagmar WhitakerPrivate Practice, Cape Town, South Africa.
Willem VisserDivision of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2701-4632
Kim WiidLOréal Dermatological Beauty, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1735-3155
Ncoza C DlovaDermatology Department, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2425-3905
Caradee Y WrightClimate Change and Health Research Programme, Environment and Health Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Pretoria, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9608-818X
Bianca TodDivision of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8204-8478

Funding

National Research FoundationSouth African Medical Research Council
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sun protection is critical for the prevention and management of skin cancer and other photosensitive dermatoses in South Africa's diverse population. This review expands on previously published sun protection advice for skin cancer prevention by providing tailored advice for individuals with specific dermatological conditions. Recent advances in sunscreen technology, including enhanced protection for long-wave UVA1, visible light, and infrared radiation; inorganic sunscreens with more cosmetic acceptability; and the addition of other active ingredients unrelated to sun protection, are discussed in the context of specific dermatoses. Visible light protection, particularly tinted sunscreens, is particularly relevant for dark to medium skin tones prone to pigmentary disorders, such as melasma and postinflammatory pigmentation. Practical advice is provided for optimizing sun protection in inflammatory conditions, such as acne, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis, where formulation and tolerability are important for compliance. Photoprotection for photodermatoses and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated dermatoses is also discussed. Recognizing the economic barriers to sunscreen access, the paper emphasizes the critical role of sun avoidance behaviors, such as sun-protective clothing and seeking shade, in resource-limited settings.

Indexed as

Skin DiseasesSkin NeoplasmsSunscreening AgentsHIV InfectionsHumansProtective ClothingSouth AfricaSunlightSunscreening Agentsdermatosespublic healthskinsolar ultraviolet radiationsun exposuresunscreen

Identifiers

PMID40755064
PMCPMC12712754

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