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- UV-light exposure is increasingly recognized as an occupational disease in Germany for certain jobs that have high UV exposure.
- Sunscreens have evolved over the last century to include filters against both UVB and UVA rays, while antioxidants like vitamins E and C are also being explored for added skin protection.
- There is a variable amount of evidence supporting the effectiveness of these protective products, highlighting the need for more clinical studies to guide preventive strategies against UV-induced skin cancers.
Article Abstract
UV-light induced skin cancer is being more and more accepted in Germany as an occupational disease for several jobs with increased UV-light exposure. Over the past 100 years sunscreens with filters against UVB- and UVA-light have been developed. Another development is the use of antioxidants such as vitamin E, vitamin C and herbal agents for additional photoprotection. The evidence supporting these products in their topical and systemic formulation is very variable. The recent changes in the recognition of UV-induced skin cancers as occupational diseases increases the need for preventive strategies which are supported by appropriate clinical studies.
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