What to Do When You Forget to Use Sunscreen

We all know that the sun is useful and harmful at the same time. It is useful because it is the primary source of energy of all living things here on Earth. It is harmful because its rays cause damage to human skin. For this reason, various pharmaceutical companies have come up with sunscreen to block the sun’s rays on skin. Repeated exposure to the UV rays of the sun can lead to early aging and skin disorders. 

Now, what if you have neglected your skin and have failed to use sunscreen religiously? What if your skin already shows signs of sun damage? Can you still reverse the aging process or cure the damage? Good news! There are various treatments you can use to repair skin damaged by the sun. What are these treatments? Let us discuss them one by one.

Creams and gels

Gels and creams with Tretinoin or Tazarotene are effective in reversing the effects of sun damage on skin. Tretinoin inhibits the production of melanin in the epidermis of the skin as well as reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Tazarotene, on the other hand, is used to treat chronic photo aging and mild to moderate sun damage. It is also used for acne and psoriasis. 

Peels

Chemical peels remove the outermost layers of the skin so that the lower layers can replace them and can be used to treat fine lines, age spots and uneven pigmentation. Light peels use glycolic acid preparations. Deeper peels use tricholroacetic acid and phenol. However, deep peels can cause pigment changes and scars. 

Laser surgery

Dermabrasion or laser surgery uses a special wavelength of light to peel of the surface of sun-damaged skin. 

Injections 

Botox and dermal fillers are also used to get rid of wrinkles and lines on the face. Dermal fillers use hyaluronic acid to add more volume to sagging or sunken skin. Botox relaxes the muscles underneath the sun-damaged skin. Although Botox is not a treatment for sun damage, per se, it works well in lessening the appearance of fine lines caused by sun exposure. 

Other treatments

Aside from the treatments above, sclerotherapy for Virginia City NV and eyelid lift in Sparks NV are also effective in reversing sun damage. There are also laser facials for Carson City residents that have more affordable prices than face lift costs in Washoe County. In short, you have many options for treating sun-damaged skin when you have failed to use your sunscreen.

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