BACKGROUND: Sunscreen use is a widely accepted method of primary prevention against skin cancer, sunburn, and photoaging. However, many people do not routinely apply sunscreen because they find application objectionable. OBJECTIVE: To determine which types of sunscreen subjects are willing to use on more than one occasion. METHODS: A split-face, randomized, blinded trial of commercially available sunscreens was performed among 139 community members in Rochester, Minnesota. RESULTS: Subjects were significantly more likely to indicate that they would use alcohol-based spray sunscreen again than two of the seven sunscreens assessed (P < .05). This sunscreen was endorsed as being less greasy, less likely to leave a film, and less likely to leave them feeling hot and sweaty than at least two of the other sunscreens. LIMITATIONS: Only a representative selection of commonly available sunscreens was tested. CONCLUSION: An alcohol-based spray formulation of sunscreen was rated more favorable. Recommendations to use alcohol-based spray sunscreens may increase patient compliance.
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BACKGROUND: Sunscreen use is a widely accepted method of primary prevention against skin cancer, sunburn, and photoaging. However, many people do not routinely apply sunscreen because they find application objectionable. OBJECTIVE: To determine which types of sunscreen subjects are willing to use on more than one occasion. METHODS: A split-face, randomized, blinded trial of commercially available sunscreens was performed among 139 community members in Rochester, Minnesota. RESULTS: Subjects were significantly more likely to indicate that they would use alcohol-based spray sunscreen again than two of the seven sunscreens assessed (P < .05). This sunscreen was endorsed as being less greasy, less likely to leave a film, and less likely to leave them feeling hot and sweaty than at least two of the other sunscreens. LIMITATIONS: Only a representative selection of commonly available sunscreens was tested. CONCLUSION: An alcohol-based spray formulation of sunscreen was rated more favorable. Recommendations to use alcohol-based spray sunscreens may increase patient compliance.
Authors: David B Buller; Peter A Andersen; Barbara J Walkosz; Michael D Scott; Julie A Maloy; Mark B Dignan; Gary R Cutter Journal: J Am Acad Dermatol Date: 2012-01 Impact factor: 11.527