Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2017;9(1):41-45
Introduction: Overexposure of the skin to the sunlight can cause photoaging and promote the emergence of malignant neoplasms. Sunscreens are used to prevent these alterations and may occasionally cause adverse reactions in children and adults.
Objective: To analyze the frequency and types of adverse reactions caused by sunscreens in adults and children.
Methods: Data analysis of in vivo, non-invasive clinical studies performed at a clinical research institute.
Results: Data from 2,263 adults and 523 children were evaluated, with 13.92% and 4.44%, respectively, presenting some type of reaction.
Conclusions: Sunscreens are effective in preventing photoaging and skin cancer. Cosmetic formulations containing sunscreens may cause adverse reactions with low prevalence.
Keywords: SUNSCREENING AGENTS; CONTROL AND SANITARY SUPERVISION OF COSMETICS; SUN PROTECTION FACTOR; COSMETICS
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