I am diligent about sunscreen—I don't go a day without applying SPF 50+, come rain or shine, and whether I'm indoors or outdoors. However, over the past few years, I've been noticing some worrying signs of sun damage. Now, I am partial to a sunny beach holiday (ideally in 30-degree weather, somewhere along the Mediterranean or Ionian sea), and while I am diligent with my SPF re-application, I noticed some small brown patches of pigmentation appearing on the tops of my arms, so what was going on?
I turned to Dr Alexis Granite—consultant dermatologist and founder of Joonbyrd—to find out more. Not only did I discover that it is incredibly common, but that it is treatable, especially if you get to it quickly. In fact, I'm pleased to report that after a few weeks of following her advice that I've seen a distinct reduction in the pigmentation; it's not completely gone, but it's fading. Ahead, Dr Granite's words of wisdom.
