Diseases

wrinkles

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Overview

Wrinkles, a natural part of aging, are most prominent on sun-exposed skin, such as the face, neck, hands and forearms.

Symptoms

  • wrinkles are the lines and creases that form in your skin.
  • some wrinkles can become deep crevices or ....
  • ... especially noticeable around your eyes, mouth and neck.

Causes

  • age
  • exposure to ultraviolet (uv) light.

Risk factors

  • smoking
  • repeated facial expressions.

Diagnosis

  • physical exam.
  • signs and symptoms.

Medicines used

Frequently asked questions

What is wrinkles?

Wrinkles, a natural part of aging, are most prominent on sun-exposed skin, such as the face, neck, hands and forearms.

What are the symptoms of wrinkles?

wrinkles are the lines and creases that form in your skin., some wrinkles can become deep crevices or ...., ... especially noticeable around your eyes, mouth and neck.

What causes wrinkles?

age; exposure to ultraviolet (uv) light.

Which medicines are used for wrinkles?

tazarotene, tretinoin

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