PD08 Sun protection practices of men in the west of Ireland

Abstract Irish men get more skin cancer than women, especially of the head and neck area. They typically sun exposure are less likely to wear protection factor (SPF). Little is known about types hats wear, or photoprotective practices regarding lips. We carried out an observational study, using a questionnaire, on aged > 18 years attending dermatology for any reason. Fitzpatrick type Norwood classification male pattern baldness was documented. Sixty-one [mean (SD) age 56 (16.9) years] were involved. Forty-nine per cent assessment lesions. Thirty-eight immunosuppression. Sixty-four worked outdoors currently in past, 79% have had spent 3 h daily. Twenty-six ≥ 3v (vertex scalp showing). The majority (71%) I II. Seventy-nine wore SPF, 19% daily 17% during summer. Only 15% reported wearing lip SPF. Sixty-eight hat ‘sunny day’. Of these, 54% baseball (BB) caps, 20% wide-brimmed (WBH), narrow-brimmed hat, 4% wool traditional cap 2% total face covering. Age did not influence whether worn, but it type, with younger BB caps older WBH. Those hair thinning (87% vs. 67%). Non-hat-wearers also Despite incidence sun-exposed sites men, few studies focused neck. Our study demonstrates that while SPF their Additionally, often would be considered provide adequate photoprotection Hat varied age, patients hats. When considering campaigns, factors such as fashion trends education should considered.