Sunscreening Agents

Chemical or physical agents that protect the skin from sunburn and erythema by absorbing or blocking ultraviolet radiation.

Year introduced: 1972(1966)

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Tree Number(s): D27.505.696.706.776.800, D27.505.954.444.695, D27.720.269.800, D27.720.799.763.764

MeSH Unique ID: D013473

Entry Terms:

• Agents, Sunscreening
• Sunscreen
• Sunscreens

See Also:

• Sun Protection Factor

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Protective Agents
Radiation-Protective Agents
Sunscreening Agents

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Pharmacologic Actions
Therapeutic Uses
Dermatologic Agents
Sunscreening Agents

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Specialty Uses of Chemicals
Cosmetics
Sunscreening Agents

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Specialty Uses of Chemicals
Protective Agents
Radiation-Protective Agents
Sunscreening Agents