Abstract:
Background and objective Exposure to sunlight\'s ultraviolet (UV) radiation poses various health risks, including sunburn, skin damage, and heightened skin cancer risk. Sunblock usage has surged due to widespread advertising campaigns. Individuals spending time outdoors should employ protective measures like wearing hats, applying sunblock with a high sun protection factor (SPF), covering exposed skin, and seeking shade to mitigate UV exposure\'s harmful effects. This study\'s objective is to assess participants\' experiences and satisfaction with SPF 100 sunscreen in actual use conditions. Methodology This study employed a prospective, single-center design involving 100 participants aged 18 to 70 years. Eligible individuals had Fitzpatrick skin types I-III and were engaged in outdoor activities, excluding those with certain medical conditions or medication use. Each participant received sunscreen tubes (Solero SPF 100, Helix Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Karachi, Pakistan), and clinical evaluations were conducted on the day before and after and day 22 visits, with sunblock application and UV-induced erythema assessments performed. Results Our study enrolled participants with a mean age of 25.6 ± 7.1 years, ranging from 15 to 55 years, with females comprising 84% (84) of the sample. Results revealed widespread satisfaction and acceptance of SPF 100 sunscreen, without any reported adverse reactions. A significant majority expressed their willingness to purchase and recommend the sunscreen to others. Furthermore, the majority of healthcare providers expressed satisfaction with prescribing this sunscreen. Conclusions In conclusion, SPF 100 sunscreen demonstrated excellent tolerability and acceptability among participants, suggesting its potential utility in both personal sun protection routines and clinical settings.
摘要:
背景和目的暴露于阳光的紫外线(UV)辐射会带来各种健康风险,包括晒伤,皮肤损伤,增加患皮肤癌的风险.由于广泛的广告活动,防晒霜的使用量激增。花时间在户外的个人应该采取保护措施,比如戴帽子,使用高防晒系数(SPF)的防晒霜,覆盖暴露的皮肤,并寻求遮荫以减轻紫外线照射的有害影响。这项研究的目的是评估参与者在实际使用条件下对SPF100防晒霜的体验和满意度。方法本研究采用了前瞻性的,单中心设计,涉及100名18至70岁的参与者。符合条件的个人患有FitzpatrickI-III型皮肤,并从事户外活动,排除那些有某些医疗条件或药物使用的人。每个参与者都接受了防晒霜管(SoleroSPF100,HelixPharmaPvt。Ltd.,卡拉奇,巴基斯坦),在访视的前一天和之后以及第22天进行了临床评估,进行防晒霜应用和紫外线诱导的红斑评估。结果我们的研究招募了平均年龄为25.6±7.1岁的参与者,从15到55岁不等,女性占样本的84%(84)。结果显示,对SPF100防晒霜的广泛满意度和接受度,无任何不良反应报告。绝大多数人表示愿意购买并向他人推荐防晒霜。此外,大多数医疗保健提供者对处方这种防晒霜表示满意.结论结论,SPF100防晒霜在参与者中表现出优异的耐受性和可接受性,这表明它在个人防晒程序和临床设置的潜在效用。