SUN DAMAGE

It's well known that serious skin disorders are caused
by sun damage. People should still be aware that sun
damage can be a problem no matter what the weather.
Even on cloudy days, harmful rays can still reach the
epidermis. The damage done isn't always seen on the
surface. The sun damage could lead to serious skin
problems later in life, as well as adding 10-15 years to
our appearance. The good news is that sun damaged
skin can be repaired.

The TCA Peel (Trichloroacetic Acid), a medium peel, is
one of the gold standards for treatment of sun damaged
skin conditions. Trichloroacetic Acid treatments can be
used in varying concentrations from as low as 10% to
as high as 50% - the higher the concentration, the
deeper the skin peel. When used in a controlled fashion,
TCA peels produce improvement in collagen and elastin
in the skin and reduction of fine lines, acne scars, dark
spots, and a variety of other conditions

Sun Damage Prevention

1. Protect Yourself
Protect yourself against daily sun damage by applying
sun protection prior to every time you are going to be
in direct or indirect contact with the sun. The American
Academy of Dermatology recommends choosing a
product with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or
higher. It should give broad-spectrum UVA and UVB
treatment. Daily sun defense with a moisturizer is the
best selection for defending against incidental UV
exposure. Sun protectant ought to be applied to the
face, ears, lips, and neck. Do not forget to protect your
scalp if you have bald spots or your hair is thinning. Put
the protectant on 20 minutes before you will be in UV
contact. For extended or intentional exposure when
you are working, exercising, or relaxing outdoors, sun
protectant should be reapplied every 2 to 3 hours.

2. Take Cover
In order to minimize sun exposure, you should search for
shade on every possible occasion. Firmly woven, loose-
fitting, full-length clothing, and a wide-brimmed hat can
offer additional protection. To help avoid damage to
your eyes, sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of UV
rays should be worn.

3. Avoid The Afternoon Sun
UV rays are at its strongest between 10.00am and
4.00pm. Avoid the sun during these hours. This will limit
the effects of being in contact with harmful UV rays.