Actinic elastosis
Other names[edit | edit source]
Actinic elastosis is also known as solar elastosis
What is actinic elastosis?[edit | edit source]
As the name suggests, (actinic = SUN), it involves excess production and eventual accumulation of a protein called elastin in the dermis of the skin, or in the conjunctiva of the eye
Cause[edit | edit source]
The cause of actinic elastosis is due to cumulative effects of prolonged and excessive sun exposure
Photoaging[edit | edit source]
Actinic elastosis is part of photoaging.
Signs and symptoms[edit | edit source]
Actinic elastosis appears as thickened, dry, wrinkled skin.
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
In the earlier stages, elastic fiber proliferation can be seen in the dermis. As it progresses, the collagen fibers of the papillary dermis and reticular dermis become replaced by thickened and curled fibers that form tangled masses and appear basophilic under routine haematoxylin and eosin staining.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment options include: dermabrasion topical application of retinoic acid carbon dioxide laser resurfacing hyaluronic acid injection into the dermis imiquimod tacrolimus ointment and topical oestrogen therapy.
Prevention[edit | edit source]
The most effective prevention strategy for photoaging remains minimization of sun exposure, through use of sunscreen and other sun exposure avoidance measures.
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