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Photoaging |
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With the largest segment
of America's population now entering their "golden years", the term
photoaging is getting its fair share of use. While we are all getting older,
years of unprotected sun exposure is the main reason for changes to the skin
often mistaken for just plain aging.
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Acne
Actinic Keratoses
Eczema
Psoriasis
Photoaging
Rosacea
Other
Conditions
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Photoaging
is damage caused to the skin from... |
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- Sun Exposure
- Pollution
- And Heredity
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Not
that we are all going to end up looking like our mothers or fathers, but just
like hair color and eye color, skin type and texture do play a roll in how our
skin stands up to the ravages of the sun and other environmental factors. |
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Photoaging
is present in everyone - even toddlers, but it isn't visible to the naked eye
until we are much older. As a matter of fact, according to the American Academy
of Dermatology, 80% of all photodamage to the skin happens by age 20. |
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You
can see that in the regular photo on the top, the skin does not appear to be
damaged. But, the special UV photo on the bottom uncovers damage that has yet
to surface due to years of unprotected sun exposure. The dark and mottled patches
show what will become the outward appearances of photoaging in the form of…
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- fine lines
- rough texture
- broken capillaries
- uneven pigmentation
- brown spots
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Treatments
For Photoaging |
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While
the thought of looking older is not a pleasant one, there are treatments available
that can combat and to an extent even reverse the signs of Photoaging.
The medical field of dermatology
has made great advances in developing both products and procedures to aid
in repairing the damage we do to our skin.
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Products include:
- Afirm
- M.D.
Forte` Skin Care Products
- Jane
Iredale Cosmetics
- HQ
Bleaching Creams
Procedures include:
- Microdermabrasion
- Chemical
Peels
- IPL
Photorejuvenaiton
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When
these procedures are used in combination with topical treatments, the signs
of aging can be controlled at a much more dramatic rate producing firmer, smoother
more youthful looking skin. |
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Preventing
Photoaging |
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Unlike
other skin conditions, Photoaging can be largely prevented by simply avoiding
it's causes. While you may not be able to control things like the air quality
where you live, you can control the amount of pollution directed at your skin
by avoiding damaging habits such as smoking. The largest preventative measure
you can take is to avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun. These few simple tips
can help you look years younger. |
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- Cover
up. Choose shirts and pants to protect as much skin as possible.
- Use
sunscreen.
Choose a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Look
for sunscreens containing Parasol or Zinc Oxide.
- Wear
a hat. Choose
a hat that shades the face, neck, and ears.
- Wear
sunglasses. Protect your eyes with sunglasses that block UV rays.
- Limit
sun exposure.
Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the UV rays are strongest.
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Most people
think to protect themselves from harmful sun exposure when they are at the
beach, but it is just as important to protect yourself during any other
outdoor activity. Whether you enjoy...
Golfing - Gardening
- Baseball - Skiing - Hiking - Fishing
Remember
to BLOCK the SUN, NOT
the FUN!!!
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