A high tech UV sensitive patch that
changes color when it is time to reapply sunscreen may help protect people from
sunburn and the risk of skin cancer. Currently, people usually rely on the two
hour reapply recommendation to determine how long they can safely stay in the sun
after sunscreen application. The researchers are looking at the usability of a
newly developed wearable UV indicator that takes away the guesswork on when to
reapply by changing color to warn wearers their sunscreen is no longer
effective. As part this study researchers are looking for volunteers to test a
patch before a larger trial to determine if it can reduce the incidence of sunburn.
Participants will be asked to test the patch for 7 days and attend two focus
group sessions at the start and end of the study.
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