Skin Expert: Approach to Treating Sun Damage

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD answers: Skin sun damage: how to treat it?

i am 37 and have skin sun damage all over my arms, hands, face. is there any way to treat my skin to return former spot-free self?


Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
11 months ago
By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Sun damage causes several important changes to the skin:

  • Increased sun spots
  • Decreased collagen and elastin
  • Decreased skin elasticity
  • Precancerous changes

The most important steps you should take to improve your skin should include the following:

  • Reduce additional sun damage by avoiding direct sun exposure
  • Use sunscreen regularly
  • Apply topical skin lightening creams
  • Consider topical exfoliants such as Retin-A to improve skin quality and collagen content.
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