Some of the damaged caused by the sun is preventable by wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater. Some people have reported less skin damage due to sun exposure by applying emu oil before the exposure. Dry skin can become itchy and have some flaking. People who live in the colder climates often report skin irritation. Products with emu oil and aloe vera have been very helpful in keeping the skin moist.
Older people are more likely to develop seborrheic keratose, brown or black spots and are wart-like.
While not being cancerous, they can be unattractive. Another common condition is the outbreak of small bright red spots called cherry angiomas. After many years of sun exposure begins to manifest itself, various forms of skin cancer devolop. The most common of the skin cancers, basal cell carcinoma, can appear as small bumps on the neck, chest, and head. Another skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, usually develops on the ear, face, lips, and the back of the hands.