Principles and Practice of Photoprotection / edited by Steven Q. Wang, Henry W. Lim.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Wang, Steven Q., editor.

Lim, Henry W., 1949- editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Medicine (Springer-11650)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dermatology.

Local Subjects:

Dermatology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XI, 487 pages) : 85 illustrations, 40 illustrations in color

Edition:

First edition 2016.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Adis, 2016.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

Written by internationally recognized leaders, and covering all facets of photoprotection, this book summarizes the beneficial roles of photoprotection in skin cancers, photoaging, photodermatoses, autoimmune diseases, and other skin conditions. It provides an update on the current state of UV filters, boosters, photostabilizers and formulation of sunscreen, and showcases the current techniques and regulation in the evaluating of UV filters and sunscreen products. Furthermore, it discusses the role of nanotechnology, antioxidants, DNA repair technology, and oral and systemic agents in photoprotection. Each chapter encapsulates decades of clinical, research or practical experience on topics that will surely be an interest for clinicians, researchers, industry scientists, regulators, and consumers.

Contents:

Part I

Clinical and Biological Relevance of Visible and Infrared Radiation

Photoprotection and Skin Cancer Prevention

Photoprotection for Photodermatoses

Photoprotection and Photoaging

Photoprotection, Photoimmunology and Autoimmune Diseases

Photoprotection and Vitamin D

Photoprotection and Skin of Color

The Controversy of Sunscreen Product Exposure: Too Little, Too Much, or Just Right

part II

The Chemistry of Ultraviolet Filters

Chemistry of Sunscreens

Global UV filters: Current Technologies and Future Innovations

Organotypic Models for Evaluating Sunscreens

UV Booster and Photoprotection

Sunscreen Photostability

Sunscreen Formulation: Optimizing Efficacy of UVB and UVA Protection

Sunscreen Formulation: Optimizing Aesthetic Elements for 21st Century Consumers

Sunscreen Regulatory Update

Measuring Sunscreen Protection According to the FDA Final Rule

Part III

Photoprotection in the Era of Nanotechnology

The Role of Topical Antioxidants in Photoprotection

The Role of DNA Repair in Photoprotection

Oral and Systemic Photoprotection

Photoprotection from Sunless Tanning Products and Colored Cosmetics

Photoprotection by Clothing and Fabric

Photoprotection by Glass

Augmenting Skin Photoprotection Beyond Sunscreens

Part IV

Education, Motivation, and Compliance.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-319-29382-0

9783319293820

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.