Benzophenone ultraviolet light filters (BPs) are high-production-volume chemicals
extensively used in personal care products, leading to widespread human exposure. Given …

Active ingredients of sunscreens, or UV filters, have increased in use because public
awareness of sun safety has risen. In addition to this intentional use, unintentional …

The harmful effects of sunlight on the skin have triggered several studies. They concentrated
on the synthesis or extraction of natural compounds that can absorb ultraviolet (UV) …

Organic UV filters are used in personal care products, plastics, paints, and textiles to protect
against UV radiation. Despite regulatory limits, these compounds still enter the environment …

Background Benzophenone-3 is a type of ketone with 2 benzene rings attached to a
carbonyl group (C= O) and one benzene ring attached to a hydroxyl group (-OH). As an …

Introduction Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) and chronic actinic dermatitis (CAD) have
been classically described in White individuals, although recent studies have reported …

Occupational contact dermatitis (OCD) emerges as a salient concern within the context of
firefighters, a professional cohort routinely exposed to an array of hazardous substances as …

Background Little is known about the common photoallergens in New Zealand, where
ultraviolet exposure is particularly high. Availability of photopatch testing is limited because …

The intense photoirradiation-induced influence of a photosensitizer, camphorquinone (CQ),
contained in light-cured composite resin applied on intraoral tissue is of concern. The …

The environmental pollutant and common sunscreen compound oxybenzone is a
benzophenone type UV light chemical filter used in industrial and consumer goods. This …