Skin cancer prevention: a review of current topical options complementary to sunscreens. (15th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rosenthal, A.; Stoddard, M.; Chipps, L.; Herrmann, J.
• Is Part Of: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Volume 33:Number 7(2019)
• Page Start: 1261
• Page End: 1267
• Publication Date: 2019-03-15
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15522
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0926-9959

Abstract

Abstract: The incidence of non‐melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is dramatically increasing worldwide, despite the increased use of improved sunscreens. In 2014, the Surgeon General estimated that 2.2–5.0 million people were treated annually for NMSC. As the number of newly diagnosed skin cancers continues to rise, there is a need for additional preventative measures beyond sunscreens. Several newer topical products that focus on boosting DNA repair, modulating DNA transcription, decreasing inflammation and selectively targeting precancerous cells may play an important role in future skin cancer prevention.