P012 Sunscreens: What's Controversial, What's Misleading, and What's New
DESCRIPTION
Sunscreens were developed to prevent sunburn. The sun protection factor (SPF) quantifies this UVB protection. Photoaging, melasma and other dyspigmentation affect both light and dark skin and appear substantially due to chronic UVA exposure, encouraging development of broad spectrum sunscreens that typically contain chemical and/or mineral filters. Chemical filters effectively block UVB but raise concerns regarding systemic absorption and environmental damage, while conventional mineral filters provide good UVB/UVA protection only if they remain visible on skin. New technology comprising smaller and more uniform zinc oxide particles employs MIe scattering to overcome the safety, efficacy and cosmetic issues now impeding photoprotection.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Identify positive and negative characteristics of conventional chemical versus mineral sunscreens
Define “broad spectrum” designation and understand the rationale for long wave UV protection
Define “broad spectrum” designation and understand the rationale for long wave UV protection
SCHEDULE
2:00 PM
Introduction
Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD, FAAD
2:05 PM
Sunscreens – Misconceptions and Misinformation
Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD, FAAD
2:30 PM
Sunscreen and Skin Cancer
Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD, FAAD
3:05 PM
Sun Protection Needs for Darker Skin Phototypes
Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD, FAAD
3:25 PM
What’s New in Sunscreens and Photoprotection
Tasneem Mohammad, MD, FAAD
3:45 PM
Q and A Panel
SPEAKERS
Tasneem Mohammad, MD, FAAD
Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD, FAAD
Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD, FAAD
SPEAKER DISCLOSURES
Tasneem Mohammad, MD, FAAD
Apogee Therapeutics – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Honoraria); atheneum – Consultant(Honoraria); Avita – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Fees), Investigator(Grants/Research Funding); Beiersdorf – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Fees); Beiersdorf, Inc. – Speaker(Honoraria); Clinuvel – Investigator(Grants/Research Funding); Disc Medicine – Advisory Board(Honoraria), Investigator(Grants/Research Funding); Ferndale Laboratories, Inc. – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Honoraria); Guidepoint Global, LLC – Consultant(Honoraria); Immune Tolerance Network – Investigator(Grants/Research Funding); Incyte Corporation – Investigator(Grants/Research Funding); Kenvue – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Honoraria); Medscape – Speaker/Faculty Education(Honoraria); Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation – Investigator(Grants/Research Funding); Pfizer Inc. – Investigator(Grants/Research Funding); polaris health – Speaker/Faculty Education(Honoraria); Third Bridge – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Honoraria); VeraDermics Inc. – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Honoraria);
Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD, FAAD
Epiphany Dermatology – Advisory Board(Honoraria), Advisory Board(Stock Options); Massachusetts General Hospital – Employee(Salary); UpToDate, Inc. – Other(Honoraria); Worldcare Clinical, LLC – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Fees);
Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD, FAAD
Beiersdorf, Inc. – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Honoraria); Epiphany Dermatology – Advisory Board(Stock); WorldCare Clinical LLC – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Honoraria);