Sun elastosis
Last Updated: 2019-08-27
ICD11: -
Last Updated: 2019-08-27
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: -
Degeneration of collagen fibres, resulting in increased wrinkling and irregular pigmentation.
UVA/UVB/IR radiation all seem to have a causal effect. The release of oxygen radicals (singlet oxygen, superoxide anion/ hydroxyl radical) and indirectly the increased synthesis of metalloproteinases, which lead to the destruction of structural proteins, disorders of the connective tissue metabolism and the destruction of existing collagen.
Wrinkling (age lines) and pigmentation (Lentigo Solaris) occur in the area of UV-exposed areas.
Medical history
Degenerated, basophilic, cloddy connective tissue fibres which colour like elastic material.
Light protection.
Topical retinoids, such as Airol 0.05% Lotio or Adapalen Gel can be tried.