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Sun Damage: know the realities.
Sunshine, although essential for health
and wellbeing, is certainly a hazard for the skin. For many
people it feels good to spend time outdoors and this makes it
difficult to avoid excessive exposure to the sun.
We
hope this website helps you know the realities of exposure
to the sun so you can stay safe while enjoying your time outdoors. |
What is Sun Damage?
Sun damage of the skin, also known
as photo damage can be either acute, as in a sunburn or more
commonly, chronic, seen as gradual changes in the skin caused
by an accumulation of sun exposure throughout one’s life.
Chronic photo damage results in either... |
Summer's
Coming! Are you prepared?
Sun
avoidance and regular sunscreen use are widely promoted by organizations
and individuals interested in skin cancer prevention. However, 70%
of those who participated in a beach survey were on the beach
to get or... |
Clinical appearance of Sun Damage
The appearance of sun-damaged skin is
well recognized and is different from changes seen with normal
chronological aging. The very smooth, fine, pale wrinkling
associated with aging seen in the sun-protected areas of the
skin such as the buttocks are different from...
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Treatment of Sun Damaged Skin
There are a number of products and
treatments available to try to reverse some of the signs of
sun damage. These include preparations available over the
counter, prescription medications and medical procedures...
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