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A STUDY ON USE AND SIDE EFFECTS OF SUNSCREENS

A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON USAGE PATTERN, PATIENT PERCEPTION AND MUCO-CUTANEOUS ADVERSE EFFECTS OF TOPICAL SUNSCREENS

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/05/052586
Enrollment
227
Registered
2023-05-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-29

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: L00-L99- Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Kasturba Medical College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients of age group >18 years, who visit the dermatology outpatient department during the study period, who applied sunscreen for more than 1 month duration and who gave their consent to participate in the study will be included.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who are unable to comprehend the questions

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.To study the usage pattern of topical sunscreens in adults presenting to Dermatology Department 2.To assess the adequacy of the amount of sunscreen application to the face 3.To study the patient perception regarding sunscreen use Timepoint: Patient data will be collected on the first visit, and in case of adverse effects following sunscreen use, on follow up.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. To study the subset of patients presenting with signs and symptoms related to adverse effects of sunscreen use with respect to clinical pattern, and patch test, if indicated 2. To design an applicator for dispensing optimal amount of sunscreen to the face. Timepoint: Patient data will be collected on the first visit, and in case of adverse effects following sunscreen use, on follow up.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Smitha Prabhu S

Kasturba Medical College

smitha.prabhu@manipal.edu9448910972

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026