Sun damage can affect people of all ages and stages – however, for many, it may not be noticeable until later in life. Read on to learn about the causes and treatments of this common and cumulative Skin Condition of the Month: Sun Damage.
What Causes Sun Damage?
Your skin contains many different types of cells – the cells that create pigment are called melanocytes. When your body detects too much sun exposure, your melanocytes produce extra pigment in order to protect the deeper layers of your skin. Over time, this damage accumulates and surfaces as sun damage. Sun damage can present in many different ways but is most commonly observed in the form of photoaging. Photoaging often presents as dull skin, wrinkles, age spots & hyperpigmentation. However, sun damage can also present itself in a more worrisome form – melanoma.