10/07/2026
Hot take: Dr. Chopra doesn’t love a summer glow 👀☀️
That sun-kissed skin, rosy cheeks + extra freckles might look like the perfect summer souvenir. But to a dermatologist, they can tell a different story.
In this patient’s case, Rishi Chopra MD, MS, FAAD points out the signs of accumulated sun exposure: blotchy redness, brown spots, visible vessels + uneven skin tone and texture.
And what we see on the surface is only part of it.
Repeated UV exposure can also contribute to DNA damage + accelerated collagen breakdown, leading to premature skin aging over time.
So, while that summer glow might be fading, the effects of sun exposure can last much longer.
The good news? There are ways to address them⚡️
Stay tuned for Part 2, where Dr. Chopra explains why fall is one of his favorite times to start treating summer skin damage.