Do Mobile Phones Cause Aging?

Do Mobile Phones Age You?
Do Mobile Phones Age You?

While Mobile Phones can cause damage to the waist and neck area due to long use, now a statement has been made that they cause aging.

Effects of Blue Light on Our Aging Process

Expert from Yeni Yüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital Department of Dermatology informed us about the effects of blue light emitted by technological devices such as mobile phones and computers on our aging process. Dr. İhsaniye Dönmez Çiçek's statements are originalized below: “Specialist from Yeni Yüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital Dermatology Department, who provides information about the harmful effects of the blue light emitted from the screens of our technological devices on our skin. Dr. İhsaniye Dönmez Çiçek explained the negative effects of blue light on our skin health. Blue light is part of the visible light spectrum and is a wavelength we are frequently exposed to during the day. Technological devices such as computers, phones, and LED televisions also emit blue light. However, the effects of blue light on the skin are quite harmful.

Blue Light Can Penetrate the Skin Thanks to a Cell Phone

Blue light can penetrate the skin more than other lights and may cause some negative consequences on the skin. These include signs of premature aging, skin tone irregularities, redness in sensitive people, increased blemishes, loss of elasticity in the skin, coarsening and deepening of lines, a dull appearance on the skin and even DNA damage in skin cells. Therefore, it is stated that blue light may increase the risk of skin cancer. Exposure to blue light, especially at night, can disrupt the skin's self-repair mechanism as it conflicts with the skin's biological rhythm. This may lead to increased signs of aging and disease on the skin.

How can we be protected?

It is necessary to take some precautions to protect from the harms of blue light. Using broad-spectrum sunscreens, paying attention to blue light filters in cosmetic products, not using technological devices at night, paying attention to skin care and taking antioxidant support are among these precautions. Additionally, eating healthy, consuming water and avoiding harmful habits are also important to maintain skin health. "You can protect your skin health by following these recommendations to protect yourself from the negative effects of blue light on the skin."