Sun Protection Factor

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"Sun Protection Factor" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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A measure of relative protection provided by SUNSCREENING AGENTS against burns due to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from a light source.

Descriptor ID	D059405
MeSH Number(s)	E05.196.867.917 E05.799.890
Concept/Terms	Sun Protection Factor Sun Protection Factor Factor, Sun Protection Factors, Sun Protection Protection Factor, Sun Protection Factors, Sun Sun Protection Factors

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Sun Protection Factor".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Investigative Techniques [E05]
Chemistry Techniques, Analytical [E05.196]
Spectrum Analysis [E05.196.867]
Sun Protection Factor [E05.196.867.917]
Radiometry [E05.799]
Sun Protection Factor [E05.799.890]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Sun Protection Factor".

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Top Journals

J Cosmet Dermatol