#SunDamage

The sun causes extensive damage to your skin over time! This adds up to skin cancer risk 😱 as well as premature aging! Make sure to protect your skin when you have prolonged sun ☀️ exposure! 🎥 via TT/austinskinphysicians #sundamage #sundamagedskin #dermatology #prematureaging #foreveryoung #skindamage #sunscreen #sunblock #aging #lookyounger #fightaging

Follow for more skin education 👩‍⚕️ Most people think sun damage = sunburn. But burning is only the surface story. ☀️ UVB (280–320 nm) Stays mostly in the epidermis. It directly damages keratinocyte DNA and triggers inflammation. That’s your visible redness, heat, peeling. 💜 UVA (320–400 nm) Penetrates deeper into the dermis. It generates reactive oxygen species and activates enzymes that break down collagen. That’s structural aging — loss of elasticity, fine lines, laxity. 🔵 Visible light (HEV) Stimulates melanocytes in the basal layer. That’s pigmentation signaling — especially in darker phototypes. 🟠 Infrared (IR-A) Reaches even deeper, contributing to heat load and oxidative stress. Different wavelengths. Different depths. Different biological consequences. This is why “I didn’t burn” doesn’t mean “my skin is fine.” SPF isn’t about avoiding redness. It’s about reducing cumulative structural stress over time. And that’s something both estheticians and everyday skin lovers can agree on: ✔️ Protect daily ✔️ Reapply ✔️ Think spectrum, not just sunburn Your skin remembers what you expose it to — even when you don’t see it immediately. #sundamage #sunscreen #skin #zemits #esthetician

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month☀️ Reminding you to protect your skin from the sun and do not smoke✨⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #spf #sunscreen #dermatologist #skincare #skincaretips #spfisyourbff #suncare #sundamage #skincancerawareness #antiaging #wellness #health #skinbydrazi #azimdskincare

Stay tuned for the skin treatments I’ll be exploring to minimize this! Friendly reminder that it’s never too late to start wearing sunscreen every day but also your skin remembers 👀  #skincare #spf #sunscreen #visiatreatment #skintreatment #sunscreenisimportant #sundamage #skinscanner #antiaging #darkspots #skincaremistakes #skincarefail #sunscreen

☀️ Sunscreen isn’t seasonal — it’s essential every single day. UV rays don’t take a break in winters or on cloudy days. They silently damage your skin, leading to premature ageing, wrinkles, tanning, and pigmentation. That’s why daily sunscreen is the most powerful anti-ageing step in your skincare routine. ✨ Protect your skin today so it thanks you tomorrow✨🪷 Comment “KANAYAA” to get the link for a sunscreen that not only protects from sun damage but also helps repair your skin and reduce tanning. Follow @drkanika_popli for more skincare tips and dermatologist-approved advice . . . . . . #drkanikapopli #dermatologist #sunscreen #sundamage #skincare

Behold days 1-7 after trying Co2 Cold Peel (1 pass at level 8) on my face, neck, and chest. My priorities were reducing sun damage and improving texture. Full effects appear in 1-3 months… Stay tuned for an ig Q&A soon! #co2 #co2laser #skincare #sundamage #skintexture

Should you get freckle tattoos? Freckles come in two types: one type you develop when very young that often go away, and another that is due strictly to sun damage. Video credit: @yassatattoo . . . . #tattoo #tattoos #freckles #frecklesgirl #freckle #sundamage

There are many different ways to treat concerns in dermatology. These aren’t the only way, but picking between these options, this is what I would choose. 👉🏻Pico laser is a great way to target individual brown/age spots. 👉🏻Clear & Brilliant laser is a good option for a healthy glow before and event. It helps with discoloration over time, but it’s a gentle resurfacing laser that takes more treatments. 👉🏻Fraxel laser is my go to if I am treating many brown spots and need to reverse sun damage. Using the dual allows for treatment of fine lines and texture too. 👉🏻IPL is not a laser. It can treat brown and red discoloration. 👉🏻VBeam laser is a pulsed dye laser, it targets blood vessels. Used to treat rosacea, telangiectasias, spider angiomas and more. . . . #laser #antiaging #reversesundamage #sundamage #darkspots #cosmeticdermatology

Actinic purpura—aka those mysterious purple bruises that show up on sun-exposed skin, especially the forearms 👀 From a dermatologist’s perspective: this isn’t a bleeding disorder and it’s not because you’re “bruising easily.” It’s chronic sun damage. Years of UV exposure thin the skin and weaken the blood vessels, so even minor trauma can cause bruising. The key players? Sun protection (yes, even on your arms), gentle skincare, and avoiding unnecessary trauma. And while creams can’t fully reverse it, supporting the skin barrier and protecting what you have does matter. Bottom line: actinic purpura is a visible sign of cumulative sun damage—and a reminder that sunscreen isn’t just about wrinkles. ☀️🧴 #DermTalk #ActinicPurpura #SunDamage #DermatologistApproved #SkinEducation

TCA PEEL: For Sun Damage & Texture.  ✨  I’m a big fan of trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels. I do many this time of year to improve sun damage & other souvenirs of Summer fun: dull skin, fine lines, pores. ✨  My beautiful patient generously offered to share her healing process. Doesn’t her skin look amazing 😁?! ✨ While these results are typical of what many of my patients can expect, everyone’s skin is different. I tailor the type of solution, strength, and *prep* based on a thorough evaluation of each person’s skin. ✨  If you’re considering a peel, be sure your Doctor is very experienced in treating your skin type/condition, AND discusses pre- and post-care instructions with you. 📷 Photos used with patient consent. Do not distribute. #chemicalpeel #tcapeel #skinpeel #dermatology #sundamage #hyperpigmentation #finelines

A powerful video that shows the difference protecting your skin from the sun can make! 🎥 austinskinphysicians on tt #sundamage #sunscreen #derm #skincare

✨ How to apply sunscreen ✨ ✅ It’s good practise to wear sunscreen everyday regardless of the UV index or the time of the year ✅ Should you wear it indoors? IMO yes, especially if you’re sitting near a window and because realistically even if you are at home you may pop out to the car/to put the rubbish etc so no harm ✅ 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon is enough for you face & neck, that’s approx 2-3 finger lengths ✅ Don’t forget to protect your ears and the backs of your hands as these are common sites for sun damage and skin cancer! #dermatology #dermatologist #sunscreen #spf #skintips #skincareroutine #glowyskin #kbeauty #reels #reelsinstagram #discover #discoverpage #explorepage #explore #skin #skincare #skincareproducts #skincancer #sundamage #sundamagedskin #beauty #beautytips #skincareaddict #skincarejunkies #grwm