Sun damage is also known as photo damage, and is refers to how the sun reacts on the skin. This sun damage is a type of early aging which is not intrinsic, caused by the surrounding. It is particularly hastened by repeated exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. These rays are harmful, and are a form of radiation from the sun. Some may penetrate deep into the skin, while others affect the surface of the skin.

Some people are at risk from sun damages, and these are those who have sustained burns. Certain medications too can place one at higher risks of the damage, and so do genetics. One should protect themselves, and avoid the afternoon sun. Treatment includes medication prescriptions, or cosmetic procedures. One should however talk to their dermatologist about the level of sun damage, so as to know the right and proper treatment for them. But prevention is always better than treatment.

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