L57: Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
L57.9: Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation, unspecified
Sunlight can permanently damage the skin if it is exposed to it over many years. Areas of the skin usually affected are those that are exposed to the sunlight without protection.
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