Personalized Medical Photoprotection: Determining Optimal Measures for Susceptible Patient Groups

Background: Increasing knowledge regarding the deleterious effects of sun exposure and mechanisms photodamage has enabled development tailored photoprotection strategies based on skin type existence underlying conditions. Dermatologists play an essential role as they identify specific needs their patients. This translates into recommendations suitable protection measures, both in terms length time day these patients can be exposed to use products. Purpose: Our purpose was overview optimal for with dermatological pathologies or alterations. Methods: evidence supports sunscreens containing not only organic inorganic filters but also non-filtering biological ingredients that enhance sunscreen efficacy. Examples biologicals are DNA repair enzymes, antioxidants including vitamins other agents, those botanical origin. Results: Oral is area increasing interest contributes integral against sun-related Conclusion: article provides care specialist a simple, easy-to-use guide appropriate measures presenting conditions requiring needs, (but limited to) photodermatoses (polymorphic light eruption, porphyrias); inflammatory dermatoses (atopic dermatitis, rosacea, psoriasis); pigmentation disorders (hyperpigmentation, vitiligo), photoaging, pre-cancerous lesions cancers, photosensitive sensitized (patients undergoing drugs treatments skin-related procedures), ensuring choice personalized susceptible groups within general population.