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Sun Damage
We will help you get rid of your sun damaged skin so you can feel more confident and look your best.
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Just like skin, results may vary. These pictures (of our awesome, real-life clients!) help you see what is possible and set a realistic expectation.
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With One of Our Sun Damage Treatments You Can
REDISCOVER YOUR TRUE LOOK AT DERMMEDICA
Released in 1984, Don Henley wrote in his Boys of Summer song, “I can see you. Your brown skin shining in the sun. You got that hair slicked back. And those Wayfarers on, baby.” What an incredible song that brings back fabulous memories, but also tells us where we received most of our sun exposure – during our youth. We have a wide variety of options to treat sun damaged skin these days and surgery isn’t always required and can usually be avoided in most cases. Let’s feel about our skin the way Don Henley felt in his song: “And I can tell you my love for you will still be strong. After the boys of summer have gone.”
SUN DAMAGE AND YOUR SKIN
- Actinic Keratosis – a pre-cancerous growth on the skin (most common)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma – a skin growth that is the result of sun exposure, but one that will not spread beyond the skin
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma – a sun related skin cancer that can sometimes spread to other organs
- Malignant Melanoma – a very deadly skin cancer that must be removed immediately
- Lentigo Maligna – a pre-malignant lesion that should also be removed as it may become a melanoma one day
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SUN DAMAGE?
Rosacea is more common in fair-skinned individuals, and in particular those with Northern European ancestry. Those who blush easily are more at risk. It is more common in women than men. Those between the ages of 30 and 50 are at an elevated risk.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SUN DAMAGE?
Actinic Keratosis is specifically caused by repeated sun exposure. Ultraviolet light damages the elastin (elastic) fibers in the skin leading to increased signs of aging and vulnerability to the effects of sun damaged skin. Common risk factors contributing to the expression of sun damage are:
- Having fair skin, blue or green eyes, or blond or red hair
- Long-term, daily sun exposure (for example, if you work outdoors)
- Multiple, severe sunburns early in life
- Older age
As a result, it is imperative to keep a strict regimen in terms of sun exposure throughout your life. Dr. Crippen recommends daily application of a UV-A and UV-B blocking sunscreen to help prevent the most common types of skin cancer
SUN DAMAGE TREATMENTS IN KELOWNA, BC
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Today, with miraDry, we can permanently reduce underarm sweating with a non-invasive treatment that has little downtime. DermMedica is at the forefront of these technologies and can help you make the best decision for your specific needs.
As we age and acquire more sun exposure, we start to experience freckling and unwanted brown spots rather than a nice even colour. Thankfully we have treatments that can even out that pigmentation and get us closer to what we once had.
Did she notice? Is that the reason it didn’t work out with her? What will this new girl think of me? Does she think I have an STD? All these thoughts and more race through your head when you have this condition. It is benign and harmless and not any fault of yours but still, it sucks! Don’t worry any longer, there is an excellent treatment to remove them permanently in just one session.
Unless you are a blushing bride, constant facial redness is not all that desirable in most situations. Beyond the cosmetic appearance, chronic facial redness can lead to more permanent skin changes over many years such as acne-like pimples, dry sensitive skin, dry eyes, enlarged nose and much more. Treating Rosacea is a must for anyone experiencing these symptoms to prevent any long-term damage to the skin.
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