Food and Drug Administration's Final Ruling on Sunscreens Have We Simply Rearranged the Deck Chairs on the Titanic?

摘要

The long-awaited, recently announced Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) ruling on sunscreens is a cause of both relief and concern-relief for what has finally been included, labeling and ultraviolet (UV) testing requirements, and concern for what has not been included, specifically, proper usage. Although I believe that these new regulations may make it simpler for our patients and the public to select a sunscreen to prevent sun damage and reduce skin cancer risk, I am concerned that these new regulations do not adequately address its proper use in terms of sunscreen dosing and application. I fear that this may result in further confusion and, potentially, greater danger from UV radiation exposure.