Why is the sun harmful to my skin?

Why is the sun harmful to my skin?

Harry Saperstein, MD, FAAD (Dermatologist, Clinical Assoc. Professor, Medicine, Private Practice and UCLA) gives expert video advice on: Why is the sun harmful to my skin? and more...

The sun is harmful to us because of the radiation that it emits. The sun's radiation is also known as ultraviolet rays, which break down the skin, which in turn causes abnormal behaviour and growth in the skin.