Sun-induced skin changes - liver spots; Senile or solar lentigines; Skin spots - aging; Age spots
Prevention:
Protect your skin from the sun by taking the following precautions:
Wear protective clothing such as hats, long-sleeved shirts, long skirts, or pants.
Use sunglasses to protect the eyes.
Sunlight is most intense at midday, so try to avoid exposure during these hours.
Use high quality sunscreens, preferably with SPF (sun protection factor) ratings of at least 15. Apply sunscreen at least a half hour before exposure, and reapply frequently. Use sunscreen in the winter, too.
Review Date: 10/29/2004
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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