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We read with interest the report by Moloney et al¹ evaluating rates of sunscreen use before and after renal transplantation. Although sunscreen use increased following transplantation, there were no differences between recent transplant recipients and those who had undergone transplantation more than 7 years previously. Assessing sun protection compliance at intervals following transplantation is important to ensure that transplant recipients minimize exposure to UV radiation and the risk for skin cancer. This is particularly important in light-skinned (Fitzpatrick skin type I-II) transplant recipients with a history of chronic UV radiation exposure.

Methods

We used a questionnaire to evaluate the use of sunscreen, sun protective clothing, and sun tanning practices and attitudes among 368 organ transplant recipients following organ transplantation. The study received ethics committee approval.² Patients were classified into 2 groups, according to skin type: Fitzpatrick skin type I-II (n = 121) and Fitzpatrick skin type III-V (n = 247).

Results
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AUTHOR INFORMATION
Jeffrey C. H. Donovan, MD, PhD; James C. Shaw, MD, FRCPC