The subject is a 69yearold truck driver patient of mine. A 69yearold former truck driver shows the effects of sun exposure on one side of his face. The realization of sun damage the truth behind spf. Published by the new england journal of medicine, the picture. Subsequently, while the right side of his face is aging quite well, the left side looks considerably older than the right. This man has the left side of his face damaged by the sun. This shocking pic of a truck driver shows what sun damage. As a professional flatbed truck driver, you get a lot of sun exposure every day, and its mostly to the left side of your face and your left arm. Take care of your skin now, before the damage is more difficult to reverse. Photo of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage. And, even if the sun doesnt feel warm, it can still damage your skin. Poikiloderma of civatte is a chronic, noncancerous benign skin condition in fairskinned adults, which is probably caused by longterm sun exposure. Truck drivers startling onesided sun damage the argument for wearing sun protection as proven by the truck driver whose face aged 20 years faster on his window side.
That driver, who was not injured, pulled over to help gilbert, who was disoriented. This gentleman was a truck driver whose left side was constantly getting sun from the window of his truck. Sun damage is not limited to cancer, with other damage including wrinkles, uneven or splotchy skin tone, freckles, solar lentigines age spots, and actinic keratosis which is an early sign of skin cancer. Jan 28, 2018 a truck driver s sun worn face has been used as the perfect example of what damage uv rays can do to the skin. A truck drivers sun worn face has been used as the perfect example of what damage uv rays can do to the skin. Only one side of the drivers face has been regularly exposed to the sun due to the. Sun damage after 28 years of driving a delivery truck. Gizmodo published an article an photo of skin damage to a truck driver that clearly demonstrates the long term health risk. His condition is called unilateral dermatoheliosis, from. At first, it looks like human artifice a photoshopped demonstration of ageing in action. It is very important to take precautions against the sun. Truck drivers startling onesided sun damage telegraph. Truck driver face what it is and how to prevent it. In some cases, the sun causes an uneven increase in melanin production, which produces irregular coloring pigmentation of the skin.
Truck driver sun damage best image truck kusaboshi. Jun 03, 2012 the 66yearold truck driver suffers from unilateral dermatoheliosis or photoaging, which was caused by repeated, longterm exposure to uva rays of the sun. Truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage did. To anyone whos ever questioned the power of sun protection cream to slow down ageing, there isnt a more graphic example than this image of the truck driver from chicago whose face was a staggering 20 years older on one side than the other. This picture of a truck driver and the damage prolonged exposure to the sun did to the left side of his face will make you never want to leave home again without smothering your face in spf. Bill mcelligott, delivery truck driver, has severe sun. One side of his face was regularly exposed to the sun for all those years because of the nature of his job. He drove a truck for 28 years and received much more sun damage on the left side of his face, as that was the side which was hit by direct sunlight coming through his truck window. Shocking picture of a truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage does to your face.
Transforce is a national truck driver staffing firm, proudly providing safetyminded staffing solutions to the commercial transportation industry. Top five health concerns truckers should know about. Uv index forecasts for each day can be monitored allowing for extra precautions. The face of an elderly truck driver is a shocking demonstration of the dangers of sun damage to the skin. Half of truck drivers face prematurely aged due to sun. Cbs news its no secret that lots of sun damages the skin. Also referred to as sun spots or solar lentinges, age spots are flat brown spots that appear when the skin is chronically exposed to ultraviolet uv light, either from the sun or from tanning beds. While it is common knowledge that sun overexposure can lead to damage of the skin, the image shown below uniquely illustrates the destructive power of ultraviolet uv rays. This photo shows what 28 years of sun damage does to your face.
The 69 yearold truck driver a sunbather ultraviolet a uva rays had penetrated his drivers side window glass, damaging the outermost layers and sublayers of his skin. Jul 05, 2018 austin with more than 47 million people on the road this week for holiday travel, according to aaa, we wondered if all that time in the car can give you sun damage. The physical examination showed hyperkeratosis with accentuated ridging, mul. Do you want to look like these people as you age from sun damage.
Shocking image of truck driver shows damage due to sun exposure over 28 years. A startling photo published in the new england journal of medicine shows the longterm effects of sun exposure, but only on one side of the face sixtynineyearold delivery truck driver bill mcelligott spent 28 years with the left side of his face exposed to the sun. Jan 30, 2018 an incredible photograph from the new england journal of medicine from 2012 shows a 69yearold truck driver whose face has been heavily damaged by gradual daytoday exposure to the suns. Bill mcelligott, delivery truck driver, has severe sun damage. Truck driver jobs and truck driver staffing agency transforce. As truck drivers, we are exposed to uv rays all day long. Make sure to use a broad spectrum sunscreen that blocks both uva and uvb rays with an spf.
Jun 05, 2012 the striking photograph of a 69 year old truck driver in a recent new england journal of medicine article shows just how damaging the sun can be to your skin while driving a delivery truck for the last 28 years, the driver was exposed to ultraviolet a rays through the window glass on just the left side of his face. Striking photo reveals dark side of sunshine live science. Shocking image of truck driver shows damage due to sun. My dad has worked as a ups driver in south florida for over 30 years and he doesnt even look anywhere near. Oct 02, 2019 moment drunk and angry digger driver destroy bosss. The sun can also cause a permanent stretching of small blood vessels, giving your skin a mottled, reddish appearance. The same study found 80 percent of surveyed truck drivers reported they had at least one risk factor for chronic disease. Uv index forecasts for each day can be monitored allowing for extra precautions to be taken on days where high sun intensity is expected. The damage is typically limited to the left side of the face, since the position of the driver s side window leaves this side more exposed to the sun s harsh rays. Published in the new england journal of medicine, the 69yearolds portrait is. Delivery truck driver has severe sun damage on one. He never applied sunscreen as he thought his window would block radiation from the sun. Half of truck drivers face prematurely aged due to sun damage. Want to see the age damage that sun can cause even through a closed car window.
Published by the new england journal of medicine, the picture features a 69yearold man who has spent nearly three decades on the road. Advice on sun damage from the doctor who treated the man with. The truck driver took the brunt of the damage on the left side of his face because. Truck drivers literally face irreparable damage, including skin cancer, every day they get behind the wheel and head out for long hauls. Tanning does to your face truck driver face what it is and how skin cancer truck drivers and sun damage truck driver the secrets of skincare dr dominictruck driver showing the effects of sun damage left side histrucker aculates skin damage on left side of his face after 28sun damage truck drivertop 10 safe tanningcontinue reading truck driver. Sun damaged one side of truckers face cnn the striking photograph of a 69 year old truck driver in a recent new england journal of medicine article shows just how damaging the sun can be. Shocking photo of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage. There are studies that show people who drive with their windows down tend to have a slightly higher rate of cancer on the side of their bodies that are exposed to more sun.
Trucking companies should keep information available for their drivers and avoid liability risks related to claims of skin cancer or eye issues. Jan 29, 2018 one side of his face was regularly exposed to the sun for all those years because of the nature of his job. May 25, 2018 there are studies that show people who drive with their windows down tend to have a slightly higher rate of cancer on the side of their bodies that are exposed to more sun. Poikiloderma of civatte shows a specific pattern of color change in the skin due to sun damage to the n. Check out the photo on the left of a 69yearold truck driver. Chilling photo shows the effects of sun damage youtube. But this shocking photo of a truck driver is proof that we really need to be more concerned with the everyday effect that the. Jul, 2018 the extra melanin makes your skin look darker or sun tanned.
A 69yearold man, who worked as a truck driver for nearly 28 years, has now developed a gradual thickening of the skin on the left side of the face that occurs from ultraviolet rays that. This picture of a truck driver and the damage prolonged exposure to the sun did to the left side of his face will make you never want to leave. To avoid sun damage as a truck driver, apply sunscreen to any exposed area every time you get into your truck for a long ride, regardless of the season. But the image of truck driver william mcelligott is actually a stark reminder of the destructive power of the sun. Image 1 is a truck driver who never wore sunscreen and only had pretty constant sun exposure to one side of his face. A truck drivers sunworn face has been used as the perfect example of what damage uv rays can do to the skin. Trucker accumulates skin damage on left side of his face after 28 years on the road. The truck driver took the brunt of the damage on the left side of his face. The face of an elderly truck driver shows how the sun s powerful and dangerous uv rays can slowly destroy the fabric of the skin. Cnns ashleigh banfield and elizabeth cohen have more. Mar 10, 2017 bill mcelligott, delivery truck driver, has severe sun damage on one side of his face photo jacqueline delange, the huffington post canada. Study shows more skin cancer seen on left side of face and body than right side. Do truckers have a higher rate of skin cancer on the arm. Mar 27, 2019 this picture of a truck driver and the damage prolonged exposure to the sun did to the left side of his face will make you never want to leave home again without smothering your face in spf.
In 2012, the new england journal of medicine published a photo of a 69yearold truck driver who had spent the incredible image of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage looks like. One face, but two sides of a story truck driver william mcelligotts face is a graphic illustration of the damaging effects of the sun. Shocking proof that the sun makes you age prematurely gizmodo. Do truckers have a higher rate of skin cancer on the arm that. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Shocking image shows how 28 years of sunlight wrecked truck driver s face. Protecting yourself from the sun did you know that truck windows dont block uv rays like windshields do. Consult your doctor or dermatologist to monitor any abnormal skin discoloration you may have. Upon examination, the left side of his face was found to have signs consistent with the favreracouchot syndrome of photodamaged skin, known as dermatoheliosis. Dad drove some sort of truck tow truck or semi for 35 and looks fine. Truck smashes into an iconic easter island statue causing. Apr 30, 2017 take a look at this fascinating photo of a truck driver.
One face, but two sides of a story society the guardian. Truckers also face greater incidence of the musculoskeletal problems that. Apr 09, 2015 why we are not worried about our skin all year long. Chronic sun exposure damages truckers skin through glass. Only one side of the drivers face has been regularly exposed to the sun due to the nature of his work meaning it is easy to see the impact of his 28year career. Bill mcelligott, delivery truck driver, has severe sun damage on one side of his face photo. The 66yearold truck driver suffers from unilateral dermatoheliosis or photoaging, which was caused by repeated, longterm exposure to uva rays of the sun. Shocking picture of a truck driver shows what 28 years of. Only one side of the driver s face has been regularly exposed to the sun due to the. Dec 03, 2012 chilling photo shows the effects of sun damage. The dangers of the sun why you should always wear a hat.
If theres snow on the ground, that reflection is magnified, too. And because otr drivers spend a significant amount of time in the drivers seat, they can be at an increased risk for skin damage caused by sun exposure. Age spots commonly form on areas of the body that are most frequently exposed to the sun, like the face, hands, neck, decolletage, arms and legs. If you are worried about your looks and not the damage the sun will cause, hopefully this picture will convince you to protect yourself. Shocking image shows how 28 years of sunlight wrecked. Part of being a truck driver is understanding the risks of the job. She has seen severe sun damage on the hands of reps. May 03, 2016 age spots solar lentigines are harmless spots that appear on sun exposed areas of the skin, most commonly on hands, face, and neck. Jun 06, 2012 photo proof of suns aging effects on face. Truck driver william mcelligotts face is a graphic illustration of the damaging effects of the sun. Truck driver bill mcelligott, 69, has unilateral dermatoheliosis, according to the new england journal of medicine. A 69yearold man presented with a history of gradual thickening and wrinkling of the skin on the left side of his face. Mar 05, 2020 truck driver smashes into an iconic easter island statue causing incalculable damage chilean man crashed his truck into an easter island head, angering locals.
A view of the damage to dennis gilberts truck after it was struck by. The 69 yearold truck driver a sunbather ultraviolet a uva rays had penetrated his drivers side window glass, damaging the outermost. As a professional flatbed truck driver, you get a lot of sun exposure every day, and its mostly to the left side of your face and. Keep in mind, the sun shines yearround, even on cloudy days, talbott says. According to the journal, chronic uva exposure can result in thickening of the skins top layers, the epidermis and stratum corneum, as well as destruction of the skins elastic fibers. This shocking pic of a truck driver shows what 28 years of sun. Jun 07, 2012 the picture shows truck driver bill mcelligott with the left side of his face looking craggy, sagging and 20 years older than the other. A truckers face shows the effects of the sun on skin. This is what nearly 30 years of sun can do to your skin. If youre a professional truck driver, you get a lot of sun exposure every day, and its mostly to the left side of your face. May 14, 2010 sun exposure while driving linked to cancer. An incredible photograph from the new england journal of medicine from 2012 shows a 69yearold truck driver whose face has been heavily damaged by gradual daytoday exposure to the sun.
Read on for 4 simple sun protection tips for truck drivers. This shocking pic of a truck driver shows what 28 years of. Jun 04, 2012 trucker accumulates skin damage on left side of his face after 28 years on the road. The left side of his face is admittedly more sensitive to sun tho. Photo of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage looks. Photo of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage looks like. For drivers in the usa that would be the left side and in australia, it is. Our nationwide logistics staffing network provides the most qualified drivers to meet your needs. Truck driver face is the result of sun damage after years and massive hours behind the wheel driving a truck. The difference between the sun damaged side of his face and the other side, which was in the shadow, is.
We all knew that being exposed to the sun makes you age prematurely, but seeing the dramatic difference in a single face is just stunning. Upon examination, the left side of his face was found to have signs consistent with the favreracouchot syndrome of photodamaged skin, known. Trucker accumulates skin damage on left side of his face. Even in the winter, you are exposed to uva rays all day long.
The sun apparently caused the texture on the entire left side of his face to. Jan 28, 2018 the face of an elderly truck driver shows how the suns powerful and dangerous uv rays can slowly destroy the fabric of the skin. Aside from avoiding accidents and staying awake on a long haul, theres one major risk you probably havent thought about. Bill mcelligott, delivery truck driver, has severe sun damage on. Essentially, ultraviolet a uva rays transmitted through the window of his delivery truck have severely damaged the skin on the left side of his face during the 28 years he has spent driving on the job.
The face of an elderly truck driver shows how the suns powerful and dangerous uv rays can slowly destroy the fabric of the skin. All of the damage to the wrinkled, bumpy left side is. Trucker accumulates skin damage on left side of his face after 28. This shocking pic of a truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage does to your face the left side of the 69yearolds face, which was exposed to uv rays through his truck window, is. This kind of damage is consistent with the favreracouchot syndrome which. Delivery truck driver has severe sun damage on one side of his face. Truck drivers face risk of skin damage from years of sun. The 69 yearold truck driver a sunbather ultraviolet a uva rays had penetrated his driver s side window glass, damaging the outermost layers and sublayers of his skin. Our truck driver screening process is vigorous, with safety always a top priority. Bill mcelligott, delivery truck driver, has severe sun damage on one side of his face photo jacqueline delange, the huffington post canada. Aside from the big skin cancer risk, we have a multitude of other conditions exhibited, as diagnosed by a doctor. Sun damage after 28 years of driving a delivery truck reddit.
Shocking photo that reveals the damage the sun does to. Jan 28, 2018 photo of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage looks like. This man is 69 years old, but one half of his face looks far older, due to years of sun damage to his left side. It helps protect her driving arm against sun damage.
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