Slide show: Sun damage

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Sun damage builds over time

You may walk away from the beach with a suntan, but that's not all you're getting. Excessive sun exposure is responsible for most of the sun damage associated with aging skin. This sun damage accumulates slowly over time and starts at an early age. While some of the sun damage is merely cosmetic, other effects, such as skin cancer, are more serious.

Do you know how the sun damages your skin? See the results of ultraviolet radiation so that you can recognize the signs of too much sun.

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