Sunscreen use while driving

Background Data regarding patient perceptions and behaviors about sun-protection measures while driving are lacking. Objectives This study evaluates patients’ awareness of the importance of sun protection while in an automobile, and assesses perceptions about and compliance with sun protection. A secondary objective was to detect any significant laterality in melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers. Methods We performed a retrospective survey of patients seen at a Mohs micrographic surgery clinic. Results Significantly fewer patients reported wearing sunscreen while in an automobile when compared with general daily sunscreen use (52% vs 27%, P