Wrinkles

Wrinkles are an avoidable issue, and all people will have them with aging. However, some of them can be prevented by following some tips.

Wrinkles

Wrinkles occur with aging, and they can appear as creases or folds. They usually start to appear after age 25 and become more distinguished after age 65.

Causes of wrinkles

Wrinkles occur because the production of collagen reduces with time, which is the protein that gives the skin its structure. They also occur due to the slowness of the skin cell production and thinning skin layers. The factors that lead to wrinkles include:

• Aging, which causes the skin to become drier and less elastic.
• UV radiation (from the sun or other sources), which breaks down the collagen and elastin fibers in the skin, and that makes the skin lose its flexibility and strength.
• Smoking and pollution, which make the aging process quicker.
• Facial muscle contractions (like repeating a certain expression), which cause the wrinkles to become more distinguished.
• Family history.

Symptoms of wrinkles

• Wrinkles commonly appear on the face, neck, hands, arms, and legs.
• They can appear as lines or creases on the skin or as loose or droopy skin.

Management of wrinkles

• Creams and serums.
• Botox injections.
• Skin resurfacing techniques like chemical peel and dermabrasion.
• Laser skin resurfacing.
• Fillers.
• Surgeries like facelifts.
• You can reduce the risk of some wrinkles by protecting the skin from the sun and UV radiation, avoiding smoking, moisturizing the skin, washing the face and always cleaning it from makeup, drinking enough water, and eating a healthy diet.