Sun Damage

Before seeking treatment for sun spots, patients should consult a dermatologist or physician to determine if they are suffering from benign sun spots or skin cancer. When diagnosed with sun spots, patients often turn to various skincare professionals for treatment. Choosing a Clinic Patients with su ... Continue Reading

Many people experience some degree of sun damage over the course of their life. Individuals who spend (or spent) a lot of time outdoors in the sun without sunscreen or the proper clothing may be at greater risk, while fair skinned individuals may also be at increased risk of sun damage. Symptoms of ... Continue Reading

There are various treatments for sun damaged skin, and which treatment is used often depends on which symptoms are present. Cosmetic symptoms of sun damaged skin may require various laser treatments, chemical peels or creams, while treatment for skin cancer and more serious results of sun damage may Continue Reading

Sun spots are flat, brown or tan marks on sun exposed areas of the body like the face, chest, neck, arms and the back of the hands. They are most common as people get older, as the skin's ability to protect itself from the sun's UV rays is diminished with age. Many consider them embarrassing and alt ... Continue Reading

Sun spots may also be called age spots, liver spots, lentigos or lentigines. They are flat, brown or tan marks on the skin that are most common in sun exposed areas of the body such as the face, neck, chest, arms or the back of the hands. They are caused by exposure to the sun and are more common as Continue Reading

Overexposure to the sun's harmful rays may lead to sun damaged skin in some patients. There are several possible symptoms of sun damage spanning from cosmetic blemishes to more serious conditions like skin cancer. Treatment for sun damaged skin depends on which symptoms are present. What Causes Sun ... Continue Reading

Sun damage is a very serious issue that must be addressed by every individual. Sun damage can discolor skin and even cause skin cancer, making it imperative that individuals care for and protect their skin against harsh sunlight. While preventing sun exposure and potential damage is possible, it doe ... Continue Reading

Several individuals are now selecting Fraxel Laser as a melasma treatment option. Melasma affects more than 45 million people around the world. This dark, almost tanned, skin discoloration has the appearance of a mask. These dark patches of skin are more common with women of darker skin color, with ... Continue Reading

Melasma is a skin condition that affects mostly females with dark skin tones. However, the condition may also occur in patients with whiter skin tones and in males. The melasma manifests through dark, hyperpigmented patches and appears typically on the face. Causes of Melasma The melasma forms when ... Continue Reading

Sun damage affects people of all skin types, but dark-skinned people are often at a different type of risk than lighter-skinned people. In some ways, people with dark skin tones may be at even greater risk to the damages of sun exposure than people with lighter skin tones. Natural Protection, but It ... Continue Reading