How the Sun causes Ageing of the Skin.

As the body ages, the appearance and texture of the skin changes - let's say it looks really bad. They may be younger than most people who spend a lot of time outdoors and those who are more prone to sunburn, especially those with fair skin. The horrible process is known as photoageing. It is caused by a combination of short-wave (UVB) damage to the epidermis (outer skin layers) and long-wave (UVA) to the dermis (middle layers). Also, ultraviolet radiation is a major cause. Continued and profound effects of oxidation, ionization, and genetic mutations in cells that include DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) weaken the immune system. Thus, aging skin is more prone to skin cancer. Repeated inflammation due to sunburn (and acne and other skin diseases) increases dermal collagen and causes the skin to lose its elasticity. The epidermis becomes so thin that the skin can easily dry out, blisters and tears. The skin is weaker than usual and feels dry because it cannot hold water. Aging changes are particularly noticeable on the face where fine lines and wrinkles, color variations, and text changes can be detected - at a glance or in the most extreme cases, notably noticeable. Sitting under the sun without adequate protection causes excessive activity of skin cells, called melanocytes. As a result, darker shades of brown, solar lentigine, and white spots will appear. A concentrated mass of damaged elastin protein on the dermis causes thick yellow bumps (elastosis or heliosis). The skin is aging and often has brown sores (seborrhoeic keratoses), red cherries (angiomas), small dilated blood vessels (telangiectases) and abrasions (senile purpura). Soft dry spots are red or solar keratoses (also known as actinic keratoses), although they are more common on the back of the hands and are often found on temples, the bridge of the nose, cheeks and upper lip. The degree of photography is classified by dermatologists as: Minor (28-35 years): Few wrinkles, no keratoses; Average (35-50 years): premature wrinkles, white spot with early actinic keratoses; Improved (50-60 years): progressive wrinkles, skin flexibility with actinic keratoses; and, Severe (65-70 years old): severe wrinkles, photography, gravity and skin-stimulating forces, actinic keratoses with or without skin cancer. Repairs, or as long as you delay further damage, are still best to completely protect damaged skin from the sun from excessive sun exposure. Outdoor activities during the day, especially in the summer, should be avoided. Almost mandatory, sunscreens should be used daily, often when outdoors. A range of cosmetic products for aging skin - from simple moisturizers and sunscreens to retinoid creams and Alpha-hydroxy acids are available on the market today. Dermatologist or plastic surgeon is still the best source of expert advice. A cosmetic surgeon may recommend skin-rejuvenating treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic to reduce scratching and a few rejuvenation procedures such as dermabrasion, chemical peels, and laser resurfacing to remove excess layer of damaged skin. Cosmetic surgery is necessary to remove loose skin, thick eyelids require blepharoplasty while lifting the face to strengthen the jols.