A Study for UV Protection Degree of Genital Protection Materials.
- Author:
Sun Chul CHOI
1
;
Dong Youn LEE
;
Joo Heung LEE
;
Jun Mo YANG
;
Eil Soo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. dylee@skku.edu
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Genital protection;
Phototherapy
- MeSH:
Humans;
Light;
Masks;
Phototherapy;
Polyesters;
Quality of Life;
Skin Neoplasms;
Surgical Drapes;
Ultraviolet Rays
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2010;48(9):766-770
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Genital skin cancer is a potential side effect of phototherapy. Development of genital skin cancer lowers a patient's quality of life. However, there are no standards for genital protection during phototherapy. OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to find adequate materials for genital protection. METHODS: Eight common materials for genital protection were placed over an ultraviolet (UV) meter that was irradiated with UVA and narrowband UVB phototherapy units. The percentage of blocked UV was measured. RESULTS: White and black cotton underwear, white and black polyester underwear, and surgical drapes did not allow the transmission of UVA and narrowband UVB light. But a surgical mask allowed about 15% transmission of UV light. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that white and black cotton underwear, white and black polyester underwear and surgical drapes provide sufficient UV protection.
