evidence: Regular use of sunscreen is an important component of sun protection and has been shown to reduce the risk of skin cancer.1 Multiple professional organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology, as well as dermatologists themselves, have recommended patient counseling regarding the use of sunscreen.2,3 However, there have been other conflicting messages about sunscreen (sometimes without scientific support) that have led to confusion by the public.4 Dermatologists regularly discuss these issues with patients and their recommendations affect patients’ selection of sunscreen; however, to our knowledge, their actual views have not been studied.2,5 The purpose of this study was to determine, via a survey, US dermatologists’ perceptions of the safety and efficacy of sunscreen, recommendations to patients regarding its use, and their personal use of sunscreen (Figure). [...] Of the 165 US dermatologists offered the survey, 156 (94.5%) participated and completed enough of the questions (26 of 28 [92.9%]) to be included in the outcome analyses. Dermatologists have an overall positive view of sunscreen: 97% agree that regular use of sunscreen helps lower the risk of skin cancer, 100% agree that use of sunscreen reduces subsequent photoaging, and 99% recommend that their family and friends use sunscreen (Table). Nearly all dermatologists (96%) consider sunscreens approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that are currently available in the United States to be safe. Ninety-nine percent of dermatologists believe that their patients generally do not apply enough sunscreen. [...] CC. A prospective randomized controlled trial indicates that sunscreen use reduced the risk of developing melanoma.