As adulthood begins, many individuals find themselves dealing with the skin conditions of adolescence, particularly acne scarring and unwanted, excess hair. If you want to permanently address these skin problems, refer to these resources on treatments options for acne scarring and unwanted hair to reduce or eliminate acne scars and providing long-lasting relief from unwanted hair.
The 20’s are an important time to take full responsibility to protect your skin and prevent damage. Make habits that reduce the sings of aging to take a solid step toward good skin health:
- Just one serious sunburn over your lifetime can increase your risk of skin cancer by as much as 50%. That's why sun protection is crucial — not only to prevent wrinkles and other signs of aging, but more importantly, to help prevent skin cancer.
- Always use an SPF sunscreen and limit sun exposure.
- Begin monthly skin cancer self-exams to check for suspicious moles, dark spots or unusual skin changes as they could be early warning signs of skin cancer. See your dermatologic surgeon as soon as possible to have them examined.
- Avoid smoking, as it causes the early onset of wrinkles compared to non-smokers.