Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 24, Issue 5 , Pages 343-346 , September 2010

Sunscreens: Evolving Aspects of Sun Protection

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 Conflicts of interest: None to report.

PII: S0891-5245(10)00022-2

doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2010.01.002

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 24, Issue 5 , Pages 343-346 , September 2010