Personalized Photoprotection: Expert Consensus and Recommendations From a Delphi Study Among Dermatologists.
Recommended Citation
de Troya-Martín M, Rodríguez-Martínez A, Rivas-Ruiz F, Subert A, Arellano-Mendoza MI, Calzavara-Pinton P, de Gálvez MV, Gilaberte Y, Goh CL, Lim HW, Schalka S, Wolf P, and González S. Personalized Photoprotection: Expert Consensus and Recommendations From a Delphi Study Among Dermatologists. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 2025; 41(1):e70001.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2025
Publication Title
Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Recommending comprehensive personalized photoprotection requires an accurate assessment of the patient's skin, including phototype, lifestyle, exposure conditions, environmental factors, and concomitant cutaneous conditions as well as deep knowledge of the available options: sunscreen ingredients (type of filters, spectrum coverage, sun protection factor, enhanced active ingredients), oral photoprotection, and other methods of sun protection and avoidance.
OBJECTIVES: To establish consensus-based recommendations endorsed by an international panel of experts for personalized medical photoprotection recommendations that are applicable globally.
METHODS: A two-round Delphi study was designed to determine the degree of agreement and relevance of aspects related to personalized medical photoprotection. Items with ≥ 80% agreement and relevance were considered approved.
RESULTS: A list of 28 recommendations for personalized medical photoprotection was approved by a panel of dermatology professionals from seven different countries. Recommendations were categorized as: (1) updated perspectives in photoprotection, (2) clinical management, (3) skin cancer prevention, (4) dark skin phototypes and skin prone to hyperpigmentation, and (5) age and lifestyle.
CONCLUSION: This study established recommendations for the implementation of personalized medical photoprotection worldwide, highlighting areas needing further scientific and clinical evidence.
Medical Subject Headings
Humans; Delphi Technique; Sunscreening Agents; Skin Neoplasms; Precision Medicine; Consensus; Dermatologists; Life Style
PubMed ID
39868505
Volume
41
Issue
1
First Page
70001
Last Page
70001
