Sunscreen and Melanoma
Washington State University
Master of Nursing (MN), Washington State University
05/2011
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https://hdl.handle.net/2376/3100
Malignant melanoma is a rapidly increasing cause of death in the United States, currently rising at a faster rate than any other cancer. Sunscreen has typically been publicized as an effective prevention for skin cancer, including melanoma, but the research isn't as clear. A literature review was conducted to examine what evidence exists and what role sunscreen plays in melanoma prevention. Twenty-one relevant articles were selected for inclusion. Evidence linking sunscreen use as a risk factor for melanoma and evidence for sunscreen's protective factors were evaluated. The body of research concluded that evidence regarding sunscreen's risk and protective factors thus far is contradictory and inconclusive. Until further research can be carried out on newer, broad-spectrum sunscreens, other methods of sun protection should be promoted and utilized. Patient education should also emphasize avoiding peak sunlight, wearing protective clothing, seeking shade, adequate vitamin D, and avoiding tanning beds.
- Sunscreen and Melanoma
- Jeffrey M. Schilt
- Lorna Schumann (Advisor)
- Washington State University
- Research Projects, College of Nursing
- Master of Nursing (MN), Washington State University
- Washington State University; Spokane, Washington
- 99900590528201842
- http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/; Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US)
- English
- Thesis