Update on sunscreens distributed by major US retailers that meet American Academy of Dermatology recommendations

To the Editor: In 2014, Yazdani et al published an article detailing the proportion of sunscreens distributed by the largest United States retailer (Walmart, Bentonville, AR) and pharmacy (Walgreens, Deerfield, IL) that met American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommendations: 1) sun protection factor (SPF) ≥30, 2) broad-spectrum coverage, and 3) water resistant for 40-80 minutes.1,2 These recommendations were released following standardization of sunscreen labeling and effectiveness testing by the Food and Drug Administration in 2011.

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