Sun-Damaged Skin

SPF for Men

Sun protection is another vital skin and healthcare measure which should not be ignored at any cost. Over exposure to sun rays not only damages the skin but also poses a risk of skin cancer. Sunscreen....

Safety Precautions While Travelling In Sun

Sun and Sunscreen Sun’s rays can do uncountable harms to your skin. Make sure you carry sunscreen with you. Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before you brave your way in the heat. Reappl....

Sunburns: Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment and Prevention

Skin damage due to exposure to sun’s ultraviolet rays is called sun burn. It is characterized by red colour of skin accompanied with mild pain that feels warm when touched. Sun- burnt skin start....

How can I Treat Sunburn?

Sunburn can be one of the most irritating skin complaints and how many times have we all suffered from it?  It’s so difficult to cover every exposed area, so here are some of the effectiv....

What is the diagnosis Sun-damaged Skin?

In most cases, your doctor can confirm that you have sun-damaged skin simply by examining the area. Often, a biopsy is done to rule out skin cancer in a patch of actinic keratosis. In a biopsy, a smal....

What is a Sun-damaged Skin?

Although most people love the warmth and light of the sun, too much sun exposure can significantly damage human skin. The sun's heat dries out areas of unprotected skin and depletes the skin's supply ....

What are the symptoms of Sun-damaged Skin?

Sun-damaged skin shows the following symptoms:   Dry skin    The skin appears dry, flaky and slightly more wrinkled than skin on other parts of your body that have not been exposed to t....

Sun-damaged Skin: When to seek medical help?

Call your primary care physician or a dermatologist (a doctor who specializes in skin problems) if you have any of the following problems: Dry skin that doesn't respond to nonprescription treatments ....

What is the treatment of Sun-damaged Skin?

The type of treatment depends on the form of sun damage:   Dry skin    Try using a moisturizer that contains at least one of the following ingredients: glycerin, urea, pyroglutamic acid....

How to prevent damage caused to skin due to exposure to sun?

You can help to prevent sun-damaged skin by taking the following steps: Apply a sunscreen before you go outdoors. Choose a sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or above, with a broa....

What is the prognosis Sun-damaged Skin?

Sun damage may result in a permanent cosmetic concern. Some treatments for actinic keratoses can leave a pale (de-pigmented) area of the skin surface. More important than appearance is the long-term i....

Recovery Period from Sun-damaged Skin?

The painful redness of sunburn will fade within a few days, provided that you do not re-expose your injured skin to the sun without using a sunblock or sunscreen. Some sun damage is permanent, althoug....