Leading Arizona Dermatologist Talks About Sun Skin Damage
Dr. Richard Cirelli, a board-certified medical doctor/dermatologist, directs Sunwest Dermatology and Skin Cancer Treatment Center in Prescott, AZ, and sees patients daily for sun skin damage and various skin problems, including skin cancer.
Our doctor is here to discuss skin sun damage and its effects on your skin.
Skin Sun Damage
Sunwest Dermatology and Skin Cancer Treatment Center in Prescott, AZ, explains to you sun skin damage. You can get too much sun. Your body is apt to let you know enough is enough when at least five symptoms arise.
- Dry Skin
The natural aging process tends to dry skin. If you live in a sunny state like Arizona, the persistent sun dries your skin further. You know you have dry skin if your skin itches feels tight, and looks increasingly wrinkled.
Quality skin moisture is the best treatment option for dry skin. The thicker and less runny the cream, the better it is for your skin. - Sunburn
Tanning the skin to a deep, rich brown has always been trendy. However, your skin is trying to protect itself from the sun. The redder your skin burns, the deeper the damage. - Aging Early
If you are a sun worshipper, you must know that you do this to change and improve your skin color. This religious effort to change your skin color has side effects that last a lifetime, depending on how often and hard you seek the sun. Your skin quickly becomes leathery and loses its elasticity, develops many fine lines and wrinkles, develops thick yellow bumps, and makes you look older before your time. - Sun Spots
Too much sun can cause freckles, skin discoloration, and sun spots, leading to cancer. It is rare to experience glowing, healthy skin through tanning.
Prevent Skin Cancer Through Simple Tips
Skin cancer is one of the biggest reasons to avoid too much sun. While we can't argue that a bit of sun is healthy, and we need it, too much sun is not good either.
- Stay out of direct sunlight during midday when it is the hottest.
- Covering your skin/head is wise.
- Use an excellent sunscreen with a high SPF.
- Call us at least every year for your skin cancer check.
Has the Arizona Sun Damaged Your Skin? Call Us for Help Today!
If you notice signs of skin damage, call Dr. Cirelli at (928) 445-7546 (SKIN) at Sunwest Dermatology and Skin Cancer Treatment Center in Prescott, AZ.
Schedule your appointment for a consultation on sun skin damage or other problems. Please meet with our doctor for a comprehensive skin examination and a personalized discussion of treatment options.
We recommend skin cancer examinations every six months to annually.