Sunlight blocking to the rescue of our skin

Although suntan is associated with youth and health, the source of it can be really harmful. We “owe” it to a short-lived increase in the quantity of melanin contained in the skin a result of exposure to sunlight. The more melanin, the darker skin complexion. Excessive exposure to sunlight is unhealthy and will not help keep the skin radiant for long. The UVB radiation makes the golden suntan that shows off after our return from the vacation because it stimulates the production of melanin, the substance responsible for skin pigmentation. But there is also the UVA radiation that is slightly more treacherous because it penetrates to deeper layers of the skin and causes a damage that may go unnoticed as long as we are young.

How sunlight destroys skin?The UVA radiation destroys collagen fibers responsible for the youth, meaning elasticity and firmness, of the skin. The stronger and more compact the fibers are, the better skin looks regardless of the passage of time. The solar radiation “erodes” these fibers in time – they get more brittle and fragile – which effect is known as the “photoaging” of skin. The most evident symptoms of the photoaging are wrinkles, expanded and broken capillary veins or pigmentation disorders (various spots). The fact that the skin gets thinner and drier will make these flaws even more prominent. In an extreme case, the destruction of the skin by the UVA radiation can lead to a skin cancer. How can we defend ourselves against this harmful operation of sunlight? Obviously, first by avoiding direct exposure to sunlight. However, how to do this while we are on a summer vacation? This is why using sunlight blocking creams is so important. Another thing is a proper hydration – it is essential for skin recovery after exposure the UV radiation.

Laser treatments for skin complexion improvementI you have developed a bad looking skin hyperpigmentation in spite of using sunblocks, the aesthetic medicine clinic of Dr. Parda can offer you various laser treatments for improvement of the texture and complexion of your skin, eradication of small wrinkles, lightening of dark spots, closing of pores or restoring skin firmness. One of your options is the year-round GENESIS laser procedure that has revolutionized the photorejuvenation therapy. It is recommended not only for improvement of the overall condition of the skin but also for revitalization. This year-round laser therapy can make the skin complexion uniform, constrict capillary veins for the lightening of redness and cure various dermatological problems such as rosacea or scars. The V-LASER energy delivered in a series of microsecond impulses heats up melanin and hemoglobin, stimulating production of new collagen. The patient feels gentle warmth but the treatment is painless. It can be applied even to suntanned skin and there is no need for convalescence. It should be repeated as often as once a month for a lasting effect of the skin revitalization or lightening.