Resumen
A clear understanding of why the incidence of cutaneous melanoma continues to rise despite the increased use of sunscreens within the last several decades is lacking. Given how aggressive cutaneous melanoma can be, the aim of this communication is to better elucidate the relationship between sunscreen use and melanoma development and if there are other preventative measures to be aware of. We summarize some of the limitations of existing studies that investigated sunscreen use and melanoma development and highlight the importance of performing new studies that minimize such limitations to obtain more reliable results. This communication is intended to emphasize the importance of continued research not only to determine the most important factors contributing to increasing melanoma rates but also to establish clear guidelines and recommendations to reduce the risk of melanoma development.