The Importance of Skincare

Skin Concerns
Written By Dr Emmaline Ashley
Image showing that difference between skin on the face that has been protected with sunscreen, and skin on the neck that has suffered UV damage.

Cheek and neck of a 92-year-old female, who used UV-protective moisturizers on her face but not on the neck for 40+years. Clinical examination reveals a striking difference in solar damage between her cheek and neck from Posch C.

This is a fascinating photograph from the article Ageing research: rethinking primary prevention of skincancer that I first shared on social media.

This helps to illustrate the importance of skincare - and why it is pointless spending money on expensive treatments if you are not looking after your skin overall.

Sun protection is the foundation of skincare, not only to prevent extrinsic skin ageing, but also for the prevention of skin cancers.

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References

Posch C. Ageing research: rethinking primary prevention of skin cancer. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2021 Nov;35(11):2216-2218. doi: 10.1111/jdv.17660. PMID: 34647667.

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