Sun Damage

Once you get a sunburn, there is little you can do except treat the symptoms. The main symptoms are pain, red inflamed skin, possible blisters, body aches and sometimes a headache. Once you have a sunburn, the damage is done; there is no reversal of the effects, instant cure or quick fix. Over-the-C ... Continue Reading

As you take to a more outdoorsy lifestyle unprotected from the sun’s rays, the risk of sun damage to your skin also rises. Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun causes an acute inflammation of the skin that is more commonly known as sunburn. Sunburn is actually a superficia ... Continue Reading

Melasma treatment may be necessary if the dark pigmented skin persists. Melasma typically occurs during pregnancy and is also known as the mask of pregnancy. Melasma is more common in women and is associated with a higher hormonal concentration. The darkly pigmented patches on the face generally dis ... Continue Reading

Sun spots, also called age spots, liver spots, lentigos or lentigines, are flat, brown or tan spots on sun exposed skin. They are most common on the back of the hands, forearms, neck, chest and face. They become more common as people age, especially in those who spend a lot of time in the sun. Preva ... Continue Reading

Sun damage to the skin is a problem affecting many people. Effects of sun damage may include sun spots, sunburn, freckling and other symptoms. Skin cancer is among the more serious effects of sun damage. Dangers of Tanning Many of the signs of aging that people experience in their adult years have b ... Continue Reading

Getting rid of sun spots is usually done through certain laser treatments. Sun spots, also called age spots, liver spots, lentigos or lentigines, are the result of excessive sun exposure and are common as people age. Prevention Preventing sun exposure is the best way to avoid sun spots altogether. S ... Continue Reading

Sun damaged skin may require different treatments depending on symptoms. Treatment for sunburn is usually relatively inexpensive, while treatment for wrinkles or other symptoms may be very expensive. Aloe, Moisturizers and Lotions Many times, the best way to treat sunburn is with over-the-counter pr ... Continue Reading

Sun damage is the effect that the sun has on your skin. Too much sun exposure can cause damage in the form of wrinkles, age spots, freckles, leathery-looking skin, mole changes and sagging skin. Too much sun exposure can also lead to skin cancer also known as melanoma. How Sun Damage Develops The su ... Continue Reading

Information from the American Academy of Dermatology Association indicates the majority of sun damage occurs in younger years, and by the time it’s realized or diagnosed, the damage has already been done. That’s the bad news. The good news is, there are many medical treatment options for sun dam ... Continue Reading

Sorting through all of the myths and facts about to sun spots and other cosmetic blemishes can be dizzying. Most myths involve the relationship of sun spots and skin cancer and whether sun spots are a sign of skin cancer. Myth #1: Sun Spots Are a Sign of Skin Cancer This is actually false. Most sun ... Continue Reading