Sunscreens: The feebly addressed nuances

Sunscreens have become a foundation of every skin care regimen. While aggressive marketing and social media have brought a barrage of sunscreen brands to choose from at every home, the nuances of proper use have been lost in this circus. Consumers have become aware of sun protection and the use of sunscreens, but are still not effectively putting their products to use. Due to this, dermatologists encounter many queries, myths, and sometimes even distrust for sunscreens. We, as dermatologists, apart from being the primary caregivers to the largest organ of the body, also need to be educators for our patients. A dermatologist should be able to answer every query and bust every myth regarding the cornerstone of every skin care regimen, that is, sunscreens.