Comedogenicity of Sunscreens
- 1 June 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in Archives of Dermatology
- Vol. 118 (6) , 417-419
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archderm.1982.01650180051016
Abstract
• Fourteen of 29 proprietary sunscreen formulations, including suntan promoters, were found to be comedogenic when applied to the external ear canal of albino rabbits. Ultraviolet exposures enhanced the comedogenic effect. The vehicles, rather than the UV-absorbing compounds, seemed to be responsible. Accordingly, sunscreen acne may be a subtype of acne cosmetica. A sampling of UV absorbers showed these agents to be noncomedogenic. (Arch Dermatol1982;118:417-419)Keywords
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