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Photoaging
Photoaging (also described as sun damage) refers to skin aging due to all forms of daylight (visible, invisible ultraviolet A, B & C and infrared) which reach the skin.
The development and worsening of rosacea symptoms is also thought to represent a form of photoaging. Tests invariably show severe damage to the dermal matrix of rosacea patients' skins (characteristic of photoaging).
We recommend Melbourne Dermatology's overview of photoaging and photoprotection for further information, in particular the following conclusion:
"Daylight represents any form of outdoor natural light, be it sunny or not, winter or summer, behind glass or not."
In other words, you will need to wear sunscreen while indoors in a naturally-lit environment and when making short trips in the car because the incremental exposure adds up over time.
According to the free radical theory of aging, skin cancer is also thought to represent severe photoaging.
Used as directed, rosacea sunscreens may be used to prevent photoaging and the further development and worsening of pre-existing rosacea symptoms, however please note that paraben preservatives in sunscreens have been shown to exacerbate photoaging and some rosacea symptoms.
For related information, see Invisible Daylight Exposure Produces Dry Skin in Rosacea.
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- A Protocol for "Confused" Skin
- Antioxidants
- Anti-Aging
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- Rosacea Sunscreen SPF Updated (April 2008)
- What is the best sunscreen for rosacea?
- Antioxidant Sunscreens
- Rosacea Anti-Inflammatory Clearing Serum — Evening Use
- Photoaging
- Invisible Daylight Exposure Produces Dry Skin in Rosacea
- FAQ: What Causes Rosacea?
- Silymarin (Milk Thistle)
- Photoprotection
- Oxidative Stress
Rosacea News
August 2011
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May 2011
September 2010
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
May 2010
What are the First Signs of Rosacea?
Rosacea Micro-Exfoliating Cream
What is the best sunscreen for rosacea?
A Protocol for "Confused" Skin
Moisturizers Containing Niacinamide Benefit Rosacea
Risk Factors in Aquiring Rosacea
Frequency: Metrogel vs Metrolotion
Paraben Preservatives and Rosacea
April 2010
March 2010
February 2010
January 2010
Queries Regarding "Oxygen Facials" for Rosacea
New Larger Size Packaging and Formulas Eliminate Preservatives/Enhance Rosacea Treatment
Video: Concerning Ultraviolet Light
Preservatives in Skin Care and Skin Irritation
Relatively Deleterious Properties and Ideas in Skin Care
Unfortunate Aspects of Mainstream Skin "Care"
Avoid Paraben Preservatives in Rosacea Skin Care
Cutis Benzoyl Peroxide Rosacea Study Summary
Poor Medicine: Rosacea Treatment with Benzoyl Peroxide