Unilateral Gottron Papules in a Patient Following a Stroke

    September 2016 in “ JAMA Dermatology ”
    Paul Sagerman, Allen W. Ho, Natalie A. Wright, Mitchell H. Rubenstein, Ruth Ann Vleugels
    TLDR People with hair loss should use strong sun protection to prevent scalp skin cancer.
    The document discussed the importance of sun protection for individuals with alopecia due to the reduced natural photoprotective effect of hair. It emphasized that patients with hair loss should use additional sun protection methods such as wearing hats with full scalp coverage, applying SPF 30+ sunscreen, or using handheld umbrellas to minimize UV exposure. It also highlighted that baseball caps, while popular, do not provide adequate photoprotection, particularly for men at risk of androgenetic alopecia, and recommended they be counseled on using more effective sun protection to prevent skin cancer on the scalp.
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