Fast Facts for Board Review
Sunscreen Agents
As part of our commitment to resident education, Cutis is excited to offer this monthly section with board-relevant, easy-to-review material.
To improve patient care and outcomes, leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top sunscreens. Consideration must be given to:
- Anthelios 40 Sunscreen Cream
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique“It has broad UV spectrum coverage that blocks harmful UVA and UVB rays. It has a combination of both physical and chemical sun protection ingredients including Mexoryl SX.”—Anthony M. Rossi, MD, New York, New York
- Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire DermatologiqueRecommended by Gary Goldenberg, MD, New York, New York
- Coppertone Sport AccuSpray
Bayer“I use this personally and recommend it for my patients who exercise outdoors. It’s a photostable, broad-spectrum formula that is water resistant and offers durable protection.”
- EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46, EltaMD UV Facial Broad-Spectrum SPF 30+
Swiss-AmericanRecommended by Julie Woodward, MD, Durham, North Carolina
- EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
Swiss-American"A perfect everyday sunscreen/moisturizer with broad-spectrum protection with the added benefits of an antioxidant (vitamin E) and hyaluronic acid to help reverse some evidence of photoaging. Additionally, the tinted version contains iron oxide, which previous research has shown to aid in treatment and prevention of melasma."—Michael Rains, Austin, Texas
- Physical Eye UV Defense SPF 50
SkinCeuticalsRecommended by Julie Woodward, MD, Durham, North Carolina
- Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 60+
Neutrogena CorporationRecommended by Gary Goldenberg, MD, New York, New York
- Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+
Kiehl’sRecommended by Gary Goldenberg, MD, New York, New York
- Triple Protection Factor Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Sunscreen Lotion With DNA Enzyme Complex + Antioxidants
Elizabeth Arden, Inc.“I like this product because in addition to being an elegant, chemical-free sunscreen it has antioxidants and DNA repair enzymes. It not only protects the skin, but published research suggests it may help reverse some photodamage that has already occurred.”—Mark G. Rubin, MD, Beverly Hills, California
Cutis invites readers to send us their recommendations. Cleansers for rosacea patients, antiaging moisturizers, OTC acne preparations, and products for babies will be featured in upcoming editions of Cosmetic Corner. Please e-mail your recommendation(s) to cutis@frontlinemedcom.com.
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Cutis or Frontline Medical Communications Inc and shall not be used for product endorsement purposes. Any reference made to a specific commercial product does not indicate or imply that Cutis or Frontline Medical Communications Inc endorses, recommends, or favors the product mentioned. No guarantee is given to the effects of recommended products.
