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March 4, 2026Photobiomodulation Photomedicine and Laser Surgery0 citations

Topical and Oral Photoprotection for the Treatment of Photodermatoses. A Survey of 90 Dermatologists

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ACAndrea CombalíaJDJesús DelgadoPBPablo Balado-Simó

Key Points

  • Examine dermatologists' approaches to treating photodermatoses using topical and oral photoprotection.
  • Survey of 90 dermatologists
  • Assessment of prescribed treatments for photodermatoses
  • Comparison of topical and oral photoprotection recommendations
  • Majority prescribe high UVA protection sunscreens
  • Recommend oral photoprotection with Polypodium leucotomos
  • Report decrease in symptoms with combined treatment

Abstract

The majority of dermatologists surveyed prescribed sunscreens with high protection against UVA and visible light for photodermatoses, recommended oral photoprotection with Polypodium leucotomos and reported observing a decrease in symptomatology after recommending topical plus oral photoprotection.

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Combalía et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7ccb2d48f933b5eed8664https://doi.org/10.1177/25785478261426182
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