Work from home culture has picked up a big time recently and, due to the pandemic and lock-downs, sun exposure has come down significantly for everyone. But in spite of that, are you worried about worsening pigmentation and increasing age spots on your face and wondering about the reason?Increased screen time on electronic devices, mainly laptops and mobiles with bright LED screens are largely to blame.
UV light emitted from these devices has the significant potential to affect your eyes & skin, especially during prolonged exposure., Recent studies show that exposure of human skin cells to light emitted from electronic devices, even for exposures as short as 1 hour, may cause reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and an increase in oxidative stress. Oxidative stress on skin plays a major role in the premature external ageing process.
Prolonged blue light exposure, approximately 6 hours per day, may lead to
1. Pigmentation / tanning of skin
2. Wrinkling of skin
3. Age spots formation
4. Loss of elasticity / loosening of skin
What can you do to avoid it?
1. Reduce screen time on digital devices as much as possible
2. Set your devices in night mode 24/7
3. Use blue light filters for screens wherever possible
4. Use of suitable sunscreen with at least SPF 30 is recommended even in indoor situations with LED screen exposure for prolonged time.
5. Visit your dermatologist if a problem persists or worsens.
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