Truck drivers face risk of skin damage from years of sun. Striking photo reveals dark side of sunshine live science. Do truckers have a higher rate of skin cancer on the arm. Shocking image shows how 28 years of sunlight wrecked. His condition is called unilateral dermatoheliosis, from. 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. One side of his face was regularly exposed to the sun for all those years because of the nature of his job. Our truck driver screening process is vigorous, with safety always a top priority. Trucker accumulates skin damage on left side of his face after 28 years on the road.
Our nationwide logistics staffing network provides the most qualified drivers to meet your needs. 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. Even in the winter, you are exposed to uva rays all day long. As truck drivers, we are exposed to uv rays all day long. Shocking picture of a truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage does to your face. 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. My dad has worked as a ups driver in south florida for over 30 years and he doesnt even look anywhere near. Jun 04, 2012 trucker accumulates skin damage on left side of his face after 28 years on the road. Protecting yourself from the sun did you know that truck windows dont block uv rays like windshields do. 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. 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. 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. Truck driver jobs and truck driver staffing agency transforce. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Aside from the big skin cancer risk, we have a multitude of other conditions exhibited, as diagnosed by a doctor. 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. 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. 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. Poikiloderma of civatte is a chronic, noncancerous benign skin condition in fairskinned adults, which is probably caused by longterm sun exposure. Delivery truck driver has severe sun damage on one side of his face. Sun damage after 28 years of driving a delivery truck. It helps protect her driving arm against sun damage. If you are worried about your looks and not the damage the sun will cause, hopefully this picture will convince you to protect yourself. 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. Bill mcelligott, delivery truck driver, has severe sun damage on. 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. Check out the photo on the left of a 69yearold truck driver. 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.
Read on for 4 simple sun protection tips for truck drivers. A 69yearold former truck driver shows the effects of sun exposure on one side of his face. 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. This shocking pic of a truck driver shows what sun damage. Trucker accumulates skin damage on left side of his face after 28. 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. Bill mcelligott, delivery truck driver, has severe sun damage. 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.
A view of the damage to dennis gilberts truck after it was struck by. May 14, 2010 sun exposure while driving linked to cancer. Trucker accumulates skin damage on left side of his face. The sun can also cause a permanent stretching of small blood vessels, giving your skin a mottled, reddish appearance.
Truck driver bill mcelligott, 69, has unilateral dermatoheliosis, according to the new england journal of medicine. This gentleman was a truck driver whose left side was constantly getting sun from the window of his truck. He never applied sunscreen as he thought his window would block radiation from the sun. Poikiloderma of civatte shows a specific pattern of color change in the skin due to sun damage to the n. Upon examination, the left side of his face was found to have signs consistent with the favreracouchot syndrome of photodamaged skin, known. 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. Cbs news its no secret that lots of sun damages the skin. 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. The left side of his face is admittedly more sensitive to sun tho. Shocking photo that reveals the damage the sun does to. Photo of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage looks like.
If theres snow on the ground, that reflection is magnified, too. 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. Dad drove some sort of truck tow truck or semi for 35 and looks fine. Truck drivers literally face irreparable damage, including skin cancer, every day they get behind the wheel and head out for long hauls. Truck drivers startling onesided sun damage telegraph. This shocking pic of a truck driver shows what 28 years of. Do you want to look like these people as you age from sun damage. The truck driver took the brunt of the damage on the left side of his face because. Shocking image shows how 28 years of sunlight wrecked truck driver s face. Jan 28, 2018 photo of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage looks like.
One face, but two sides of a story society the guardian. The dangers of the sun why you should always wear a hat. Aside from avoiding accidents and staying awake on a long haul, theres one major risk you probably havent thought about. Only one side of the drivers face has been regularly exposed to the sun due to the. Take care of your skin now, before the damage is more difficult to reverse. Shocking proof that the sun makes you age prematurely gizmodo. Bill mcelligott, delivery truck driver, has severe sun. The 69 yearold truck driver a sunbather ultraviolet a uva rays had penetrated his drivers side window glass, damaging the outermost.
Truck smashes into an iconic easter island statue causing. Shocking picture of a truck driver shows what 28 years of. 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. 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. At first, it looks like human artifice a photoshopped demonstration of ageing in action.
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. A truckers face shows the effects of the sun on skin. Upon examination, the left side of his face was found to have signs consistent with the favreracouchot syndrome of photodamaged skin, known as dermatoheliosis. This man has the left side of his face damaged by the sun.
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. Top five health concerns truckers should know about. Cnns ashleigh banfield and elizabeth cohen have more. Do truckers have a higher rate of skin cancer on the arm that.
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. 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. Study shows more skin cancer seen on left side of face and body than right side. Make sure to use a broad spectrum sunscreen that blocks both uva and uvb rays with an spf. Photo of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage. Bill mcelligott, delivery truck driver, has severe sun damage on one side of his face photo jacqueline delange, the huffington post canada.
Trucking companies should keep information available for their drivers and avoid liability risks related to claims of skin cancer or eye issues. Consult your doctor or dermatologist to monitor any abnormal skin discoloration you may have. Dec 03, 2012 chilling photo shows the effects of sun damage. The face of an elderly truck driver is a shocking demonstration of the dangers of sun damage to the skin. For drivers in the usa that would be the left side and in australia, it is. Apr 09, 2015 why we are not worried about our skin all year long. Image 1 is a truck driver who never wore sunscreen and only had pretty constant sun exposure to one side of his face. The physical examination showed hyperkeratosis with accentuated ridging, mul. Bill mcelligott, delivery truck driver, has severe sun damage on one side of his face photo. The face of an elderly truck driver shows how the suns powerful and dangerous uv rays can slowly destroy the fabric of the skin. Part of being a truck driver is understanding the risks of the job. Sun damage after 28 years of driving a delivery truck reddit.
Jun 17, 2012 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. Jul, 2018 the extra melanin makes your skin look darker or sun tanned. Apr 30, 2017 take a look at this fascinating photo of a truck driver. Published by the new england journal of medicine, the picture. This photo shows what 28 years of sun damage does to your face. 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. 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. Truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage did. But this shocking photo of a truck driver is proof that we really need to be more concerned with the everyday effect that the. 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. 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.
Published by the new england journal of medicine, the picture features a 69yearold man who has spent nearly three decades on the road. 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. Only one side of the driver s face has been regularly exposed to the sun due to the. Oct 02, 2019 moment drunk and angry digger driver destroy bosss. Half of truck drivers face prematurely aged due to sun damage. Uv index forecasts for each day can be monitored allowing for extra precautions. 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. 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. Keep in mind, the sun shines yearround, even on cloudy days, talbott says.
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. 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. Jun 06, 2012 photo proof of suns aging effects on face. Subsequently, while the right side of his face is aging quite well, the left side looks considerably older than the right. Published in the new england journal of medicine, the 69yearolds portrait is. 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. A truck drivers sun worn face has been used as the perfect example of what damage uv rays can do to the skin. Truckers also face greater incidence of the musculoskeletal problems that. A truck drivers sunworn face has been used as the perfect example of what damage uv rays can do to the skin. Truck driver face is the result of sun damage after years and massive hours behind the wheel driving a truck. Truck driver face what it is and how to prevent it. The realization of sun damage the truth behind spf. All of the damage to the wrinkled, bumpy left side is. 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.
Shocking image of truck driver shows damage due to sun exposure over 28 years. Gizmodo published an article an photo of skin damage to a truck driver that clearly demonstrates the long term health risk. 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. But the image of truck driver william mcelligott is actually a stark reminder of the destructive power of the sun. Truck driver william mcelligotts face is a graphic illustration of the damaging effects of the sun. 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. 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.
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. 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. This is what nearly 30 years of sun can do to your skin. Chilling photo shows the effects of sun damage youtube. She has seen severe sun damage on the hands of reps. This kind of damage is consistent with the favreracouchot syndrome which. Half of truck drivers face prematurely aged due to sun. 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. Chronic sun exposure damages truckers skin through glass. The sun apparently caused the texture on the entire left side of his face to. The 66yearold truck driver suffers from unilateral dermatoheliosis or photoaging, which was caused by repeated, longterm exposure to uva rays of the sun. Advice on sun damage from the doctor who treated the man with. Shocking image of truck driver shows damage due to sun.
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The difference between the sun damaged side of his face and the other side, which was in the shadow, is. Photo of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage looks. That driver, who was not injured, pulled over to help gilbert, who was disoriented. This shocking pic of a truck driver shows what 28 years of sun. Uv index forecasts for each day can be monitored allowing for extra precautions to be taken on days where high sun intensity is expected. 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. Delivery truck driver has severe sun damage on one. Want to see the age damage that sun can cause even through a closed car window. And, even if the sun doesnt feel warm, it can still damage your skin. The same study found 80 percent of surveyed truck drivers reported they had at least one risk factor for chronic disease. Shocking photo of truck driver shows what 28 years of sun damage.