Seong Jin Jo, Seong Rae Kim, Si Hyung Lee, Young-Joon Seo, Hyo Hyun Ahn, Jong Hee Lee, Sang Ho Oh, Ki-Heon Jeong, Kui Young Park, Chul Hwan Bang, Min-Soo Kim, Jae Yoon Jung, Young Wook Ryoo, Sang Seok Kim, Dae Hun Suh
BACKGROUND: Photoprotection is crucial in preventing the development and progression of various skin diseases. However, patients with skin disease have limited awareness of photoprotection. We evaluated the knowledge and behavioral patterns of photoprotection among Koreans with skin diseases. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 11 general hospitals across South Korea. The study population consisted of patients aged 19 years or older who visited dermatologic clinics for their skin diseases...
January 2024: Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine