Sun-damaged skin includes pigmentation (freckles/"age spots"), wrinkles and prominent blood vessels. It is often loose and thin

Also known as
Photoageing, solar degeneration, poikiloderma, solar elastosis, skin ageing
Symptoms and signs
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Changes in skin pigmentation and blood vessels: blotchy pigmentation, loss of pigmentation, prominent freckles ("age spots"), development of solar keratoses
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Changes in skin consistency: wrinkles, loose and thin skin
Risk factors
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Ultraviolet exposure: mainly long term, repeated sun exposure over many years
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Increasing age
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Smoking
Prognosis / outcome
Progression
With increasing age and sun exposure, changes in pigmentation, vessels and skin consistency will increase.
Procedures for
Sun damaged skin
Medications for
Sun damaged skin
Prevention of
Sun damaged skin
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Avoid excessive ultraviolet exposure. For the best prevention of the signs of ageing, wear sunscreen every day, even when the ultraviolet index is low. Avoid smoking, eat a balanced diet containing fruit and vegetables daily.
More information
News / blog articles
Recommended web links
Skin ageing
DermNet NZ
Discussion of the types of skin ageing and its causes and visible signs.
Date accessed:
26 Jul
2021
BBL Hero
Sciton Australia
Information about the BBL Hero broad band light system including before and after photos
Date accessed:
4 Jul
2021
Nicotinamide
DermNet NZ
Description of nicotinamide (vitamin B3) and its effects on the skin. Includes a discussion of mechanisms of action and use in skin cancer prevention, anti-ageing skin care, rosacea, acne and other dermatological conditions.
Date accessed:
9 May
2021
Pictures
Clinical images of
Sun damaged skin
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