Sun Damage

There are two forms of Sun Damaged skin:

• Actinic Keratosis - a precancerous growth on the skin (most common)
• Seborrheic Keratosis - - a noncancerous, wart-like growth on the surface of the skin

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What Are the Symptoms of Sun Damage?

• Rough and dry skin lesions
• Patches or growths on the skin
• Localized growths
• Appearance on the face, scalp, back of the hands, chest, or other common sun-exposed areas
• Gray, pink, red, or flesh-colored discoloration
• Begins as flat and scaly evolving into a wart-like or rough surface

What Are the Causes?

Actinic Keratosis is specifically caused by repeated sun exposure. Ultraviolet light damages the elastin (elastic) fibers in the skin leading to increased signs of aging and vulnerability to the effects of sun damaged skin. Common risk factors contributing to the expression of sun damage are:

• Having fair skin, blue or green eyes, or blond or red hair
• Long-term, daily sun exposure (for example, if you work outdoors)
• Multiple, severe sunburns early in life
• Older age

What Are the Treatments?

Office Treatments:

BOTOX

Chemical Peels

Erbium Laser

Fractional CO2 Laser

IPL

Photodynamic Therapy

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