How do dermatologists treat sun-damaged skin?
One dermatology source sets out how sun-damaged skin is treated, and this page reads it for readers in Saline, Michigan.
The short answer
Dermatologists treat sun-damaged skin with a set of different treatments. The primary document is the sun damage page at www.aad.org, which sets out the options.
What the source says
On what treatment can and cannot do, www.aad.org writes the following.
While much of the damage is permanent, treatment can reduce some signs of sun damage that are making you look older.
On how the page is organized, it adds a line before its list.
The following lists the different types of treatments that dermatologists use to reduce signs of sun-damaged skin.
Steps to take
- Open the www.aad.org page and read its list of treatments.
- Mark the signs of sun damage that bother you most.
- Bring that list to a dermatologist visit and ask which treatments fit those signs.
Related reading on dark patches
A MedlinePlus entry on abnormally dark or light skin is a general starting point. The site www.aad.org also publishes a page on melasma diagnosis and treatment, melasma self-care guidance and tips on making melasma less noticeable.
Who to ask if the page is unclear
If a treatment name on the page is unfamiliar, ask the dermatologist or provider you see to explain it before you agree to it.