Some of the most common signs of sun damage on the skin caused by exposure to UV radiation include:
- Sunburn – A sunburn is a thermal burn that affects the outer layer of the skin after exposure to strong UV rays. Severe sunburns can cause deep tissue damage and increase the chances of skin cancer.
- Dry skin – Too much sun exposure can dry out the skin, causing flaking skin and a dull and lacklustre appearance.
- Lines and wrinkles – Sun damage can result in the formation of lines and wrinkles due to cellular damage that reduces collagen production.
- Sun spots – Also known as age spots, sun spots can appear on skin that’s repetitively exposed to UV light.
- Freckles – Freckles often develop on the face, arms and other areas exposed to the sun, causing flat, circular spots of pigmentation to appear.
