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Dieser Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit den grundlegenden Prinzipien der Photoprotektion durch herkömmliche Lichtschutzmittel mit chemischen und/oder physikalischen UV-Filtern sowie den Standardmethoden der Bestimmung des Lichtschutzfaktors (LSF). Die neuen behördlichen Direktiven und Empfehlungen der Europäischen Kommission hinsichtlich Photoprotektion werden vorgestellt und im Kontext derer anderer Regionen der Welt erörtert. Schlussendlich wird auch die Wirkung von Lichtschutzmitteln bei Nicht-Sonnenbrand-Effekten des Sonnenlichtes wie Immunsuppression und Hautkrebs diskutiert.

Abstract

This article describes the basic principles of photoprotection with classic sunscreens containing chemical and/or physical UV filters and standard methods of sun protection factor (SPF) determination. In addition, the new governmental regulations and recommendations of the European Commission for photoprotection are presented and compared to regulations in other regions of the world. Finally, the efficacy of sunscreens in sunlight-induced non-sunburn effects, such as immune suppression and carcinogenesis are discussed.

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  1. Forschungseinheit für Photodermatologie, Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Auenbruggerplatz 8, 8036, Graz, Österreich

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Wolf, P. UV-Filter. Hautarzt 60, 285–293 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00105-008-1623-y

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