In vivo evaluation of sunscreen application by multispectral imaging: A new tool for educating sunscreen users.

Jimmy Le Digabel Emmanuel Questel Christophe LauzeFabienne CarballidoGwendal Josse

Published in: Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) (2023)

This study showed that the multispectral imaging approach can be used to measure the amount of sunscreen applied in vivo. Our findings confirmed that the standard dose used for SPF measurements and other sunscreen tests is far higher than that applied by users in practice. Providing users with precise guidelines could increase the amount of sunscreen applied, resulting in more adequate photoprotection.

Keyphrases

skin cancer
fluorescence imaging
high resolution
healthcare
primary care
photodynamic therapy
quality improvement