How to Treat Summer Sun’s Skin Damage in the Fall
Memories of summertime vacations aren’t the only thing we carry into fall. The sun’s powerful UVA and UVB rays are most intense during the summer when we’re outdoors enjoying the weather. Even if you’re slathering on sunblock every time you head outside, you can still end up with damaged skin cell by the end of summer. As the weather starts to cool and dry out, these damaged cells can continue to deteriorate and ultimately impact the health and look of your skin.
To help patients treat skin damage caused by intense summer sunshine, our dermatologist in Madison has curated a list of at-home and professional treatments for total skin rejuvenation.
Start Fresh with Skin Rejuvenation
Sun damage affects the skin in several different ways. Extended exposure to UV rays causes upper layer skin cells to burn.UV damage can also penetrate to deeper layers of your skin, disrupting the cells’ production of important proteins that facilitate skin healing. As damage accumulates over the years, it can cause skin to lose volume and elasticity and accelerate the aging process.
To interrupt this cycle of summer skin damage, our dermatologist recommends starting the fall season with professional rejuvenation treatments like chemical peels or microdermabrasion. Over the years, these classic skin therapies have helped countless patients kickstart healing skin growth and improve complexion. These procedures remove layers of dead or damaged skin cells and reveal healthy new skin just below the surface. As skin rejuvenation treatments can vary in intensity, these options can be easily personalized to patients with different degrees of skin damage.
Even Skin Tone and Remove Blemishes with Laser Treatment
Unfortunately, not all sun damage can be easily reversed with a mild chemical peel. Years of accumulated dead skin and discoloration can sometimes require a stronger treatment. In these cases, our experienced dermatologist may recommend laser facial rejuvenation to remove more of the damaged outer layer of skin and stimulate the skin’s natural healing processes.
Options like Fraxel skin resurfacing and IPL photofacial therapy target wrinkles and hyperpigmentation by targeting specific areas of skin and stimulating collagen production – a key regenerative protein. The resulting collagen development reverses signs of skin damage and leaves patients with a more youthful, radiant appearance.
Evaluate Your Skincare Routine
The transition from summer to fall weather can be especially taxing on skin. As the weather dries out and gets colder, skin damaged by sun exposure during the summer is more susceptible to dehydration and can have difficulty retaining moisture. Regardless of which rejuvenation treatments you are considering,, be sure to add moisturizing products to your daily and nighttime skincare regimen to protect vulnerable skin.
Great skincare might start at your dermatologist’s office, but it is maintained at home. Updating your skincare routine as the seasons change and after professional treatments can extend treatment results and preserve your skin’s health.
To learn more about reversing sun damage and protecting your skin, contact Aria DermSpa in Madison today. You can receive information about your options for treating sun damage and a personalized skincare plan by calling 203-421-6674 and scheduling your consultation.