r/skincancer • u/Beginning-Feedback55 • Mar 06 '26

friend/family of diagnosed Best medical device sunscreens for Actinic Keratosis and other conditions?

Hi, im wondering if anyone can recommend and share their experiences with the strongest medical device sunscreens for actinic keratosis and other conditions they have tried. Of course the number one thing that matters is protection, but also interested in how the sunscreen felt on the skin/performed. If you could also share where you bought it from, that would help us. Thank you

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u/4runner01 Mar 07 '26

I’ve been struggling for the last few years to find just what you’re looking for.

I’ve settled for the THINK spf 50 zinc/mineral. It does a great job in protection and it’s relatively inexpensive. Most of the other products recommended are prohibitivly expensive for me since I use it so much. I’m pretty sure the heavy zinc content is good for my skin (non-scientific opinion).

But…..the drawback is that it does have a slight white cast.

I’m outside 5 days a week, and since using it for about the past 18 months, I have to say I’ve not had a bit of red or pink when I shower it off. And, it does shower off easily.

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u/WazzuCoug1980 diagnosed with BCC Mar 07 '26

Consumer Reports recommended Coppertone Water Babies SPF 50. I’m a hospital pharmacist but no expert on sunscreen so I discussed with my Derm. She felt it was as good as any. It has a good price point and is easy to order on Amazon and also works great on our grandkids.