Wrinkles and Crepey Skin
Cosmetic Dermatology: Body
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Cosmetic Dermatology: Face
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What is sun-damaged skin?
If you’ve had a lot of sun over the years and/or you have skin that is more susceptible to Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation, you will develop some of the many signs of sun-damaged skin. Sun damage typically looks like red/brown splotchy discoloration. You will also have skin texture changes from sun damage, especially premature wrinkling, thinning or even thickening of the skin. Altogether, sun-damaged skin looks more “weathered” – more splotchy in color, uneven and rough in texture and duller.
If you’re looking for the most effective ways to reverse the signs of sun-damaged skin, schedule an appointment with Steele Dermatology online or give us a call at (770) 464-6000.
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What causes sun-damaged skin?
Well, the sun! Specifically, UV radiation from the sun. In general, UV radiation causes discoloration (the brown spots), damage to small blood vessels that may break and lead to redness and splotchiness, and damage to collagen and elastin which leads to wrinkles and thin or crepey skin. The fairer you are, the less natural protection you have from UV radiation and the earlier you may see signs of sun damage.
Where do you get sun-damaged skin?
Perhaps naturally, you will see sun damage on the most sun-exposed areas. Typically, that’s on the face, but not always.
The chest and neck are also particularly vulnerable to sun damage, but really you may see similar patterns of sun-damaged skin on other sun-exposed and less protected areas like the arms and less so, on the legs. The chest and neck are some of the most sun-exposed areas in women and men. For women, the chest and neck tend to be missed with sunscreen and makeup on a regular basis, and exposed in v-neck and scoop neck tops, swimsuits, workout tops, etc.