Types of Shade Vary In Protection Just Like Sunscreens

To the Editor In their randomized clinical trial in a recent issue of JAMA Dermatology, Ou-Yang et al concluded that shade from a beach umbrella provides less effective sun protection than high-SPF sunscreen. We urge care in interpretation of this study. The results cannot be generalized to conclude that shade is an ineffective means of sun protection.

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