Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed April 2011 PMID 21392107

Current sunscreen controversies: a critical review.

Mark E Burnett, Steven Q Wang

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Peak: 13 in May 2019

across 6 sources since Aug 2016

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What people are saying

This collection shows a consensus that sunscreens are safe and protective, with discussions referencing scientific reviews and studies, such as the 2011 review and data on skin cancer protection, using a tone that emphasizes trust in scientific evidence. Personal comments about losing confidence or questioning links between sunscreen and melanoma indicate ongoing curiosity and engagement.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions reinforce the safety and effectiveness of sunscreens, citing official reviews and health data, indicating strong agreement with the publication's conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

The posts display high interest, referencing multiple studies, safety concerns, and debates about the implications of sunscreen use.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some posts involve personal reflections and references to scientific studies, most provide surface-level engagement with limited deep analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions could influence public opinion on sunscreen safety, but lack of concrete policy or behavior change evidence suggests moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

This review discusses the ongoing debates about the safety and effectiveness of sunscreens, including their role in preventing skin cancer, their impact on vitamin D production, and concerns about ingredients like oxybenzone, retinyl palmitate, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide.
Evidence shows that sunscreens effectively protect against squamous cell carcinoma, do not cause significant vitamin D deficiency in practice, and have not been proven to harm human health significantly.
Despite their benefits, the review emphasizes the need for future sunscreen formulations to provide better protection and for continuous safety monitoring as sunscreen use increases globally.]

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Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA

@jefbratberg · X

RT @RIHEALTH: #Sunscreen does not cause cancer and @FDA has not found evidence that its active ingredients increase the risks of any type o…

Jul 23, 2024 · 1 share · 2,587 followers View post →

Rhode Island Department of Health

@RIHEALTH · X

Jul 23, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 24,005 followers View post →

Rhode Island Department of Health

@RIHEALTH · X

Sunscreen does not cause cancer and @FDA has not found evidence that its active ingredients increase the risks of any type of cancer. Check out this review from 2011 https://t.co/NYLsdPPdiU that looked at studies dating back to the 1960s. No negative health effects were found. https://t.co/DUDkkwaimp

Jul 6, 2024 · 24,005 followers View post →

Shiho

@Shihodnv · X

@tropicswizard @greycultivator https://t.co/3kVgCZNcQp

Jan 24, 2024 · 694 followers View post →

Sabiall ✨

@Ra_lphh · X

Un petit article de recherche pour étayer tout ça : https://t.co/qm3iVyeAIY

Oct 3, 2023 · 1,454 followers View post →

Clark H

@Clarksterh · X

@GarettJones Sunscreens certainly have weakest, most conflicted data. Eg they clearly lower incidence of squamous/basal cancers, but melanoma data much weaker. And some chance increases other cancers in kids (many kid cancers are more common in more polar latitudes) Eg https://t.co/feAwYfcg1A

Jul 29, 2022 · 1,416 followers View post →

エム / スキンケア研究職

@cosme_fregrance · X

Jul 12, 2022 · 21 likes · 305 followers View post →

Kate the RN for Quality Primary Care

@nursekateeRN · X

I present, a critical review of the controversy over sunscreen (reviews look at multiple studies and are a great way to summarize and assess current evidence): https://t.co/DGLYzL1L9Y

Apr 2, 2022 · 5,565 followers View post →

Adam

@EncikAdam_ · X

2. Sunscreen application =/= vitamin D deficiency Ref: https://t.co/gBhTWjKXx3

Mar 16, 2021 · 1 like · 1,054 followers View post →