April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that emergency department visits due to sunburn were more prevalent and costly during the summer, with a higher likelihood among lower-income men from the South.
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November 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes cases of increased hair loss and scalp sunburns in patients using 3% minoxidil and 0.01% tretinoin, suggesting caution with tretinoin use on sunny days.
April 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” This commentary highlights the importance of additional sun protection for individuals with alopecia, noting that common headwear like baseball caps may provide insufficient photoprotection for the scalp.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Sun-protective behaviors increased, and sunburns decreased in both Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White individuals from 2005 to 2020.
January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that many childhood cancer survivors at one institution delayed dermatologic care and had inadequate sun protection, risking late diagnosis of skin complications from cancer therapy.