Fotoenvejecimiento in Cali, Colombia

What is photoaging?

It is skin damage caused by years of accumulated sun exposure. It accounts for much of the visible aging on the face, neck, chest and hands, more than the passage of time alone.

How do you recognize it?

Fine and deep wrinkles, dark spots (sun spots), uneven tone, rough texture, loss of firmness, visible small blood vessels and redness. Some people develop rough patches that do not heal, called actinic keratoses, which can progress to skin cancer.

Which specialists treat it?

A dermatologist evaluates the skin, checks moles and suspicious lesions and sets the treatment plan. Aesthetic physicians and aesthetic centers complement this with procedures to improve texture, spots and firmness. Combining medical care with aesthetic procedures usually gives the best results.

What treatments are available?

At home: creams with retinoids, vitamin C and other brightening agents prescribed by a dermatologist. In the clinic: chemical peels, laser and intense pulsed light for spots and vessels, microneedling, radiofrequency and biostimulators for firmness, and specific treatments for actinic keratoses. The plan depends on skin type and the damage present.

How can you prevent it?

Use broad-spectrum sunscreen every day, even when cloudy, and reapply every 2 to 3 hours outdoors. Wear a hat and sunglasses, avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and do not use tanning beds. It is never too late to start: protection slows damage and improves the results of any treatment.

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