Sunscreens: UV filters to protect us: Part 2-Increasing awareness of UV filters and their potential toxicities to us and our environment

• Main Authors: David Fivenson, MD (Author), Nina Sabzevari, DO (Author), Sultan Qiblawi, MBA, M3 (Author), Jason Blitz, MD, MPH (Author), Benjamin B. Norton, MD, MPH&TM (Author), Scott A. Norton, MD, MPH, MSc (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Sunscreens are topical preparations containing one or more compounds that filter, block, reflect, scatter, or absorb ultraviolet (UV) light. Part 2 of this review focuses on the environmental, ecological effects and human toxicities that have been attributed to UV filters. Methods: Liter...