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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Wrinkle

Health Encyclopedia: Wrinkles

Definition

Wrinkles are creases in the skin.


Considerations

Most wrinkles are associated with aging changes in skin. Aging of the skin and related structures (hair and nails) is a natural process. Nothing can be done to decrease the rate of skin aging, but many environmental factors will increase the rate.

Frequent exposure to sunshine results in premature skin wrinkling and increased pigmentation (liver spots). It also increases the likelihood of skin cancer. Exposure to ci...

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Expert & Community Posts

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How Can I Reverse Wrinkles Caused by Smoking?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...a long time but quit a few years ago. I have some wrinkles now and I want to know if I can get... Read more »

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Not Botox: Smoothing Away the Wrinkles
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...............cosmetic surgery, we can now choose to live without wrinkles, but do we really want... Read more »

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Not Botox: Smoothing Away the Wrinkles
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...............cosmetic surgery, we can now choose to live without wrinkles, but do we really want... Read more »

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Wrinkle Creams: Do Expensive Ones Work Better?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

......host of things you don't need in your fight against wrinkles.  Packaging is a big one. Ever... Read more »

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DMAE, Cell Death and Anti-Wrinkle Creams
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...below.Reader's Question: I keep hearing that certain anti-wrinkle creams, including those with... Read more »

Health Guide

Wrinkles
...color, has an irregular shape, or is raised You notice any new or changing pigmented lesions Wrinkles are not usually a concern unless they occur at an early age. Consult your health... Read more »
Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: Resources
www.aad.org -- American Academy of Dermatologywww.asds-net.org -- American Society for Dermatologic Surgerywww.plasticsurgery.org -- American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive... Read more »
Laser surgery
...treat bleeding blood vessels. The laser may also be used for cosmetic purposes, including removal of wrinkles, tattoos, or birthmarks. Alternative Names Surgery using laser ... Read more »
Aging changes in skin
... Alternative Names Wrinkles - aging changes; Thinning of skin Read more »
Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: Introduction
...drooping eyelids. Eyebrows, surprisingly, move up as a person ages, possibly pulled up by forehead wrinkles.Wrinkles can have a profound impact on self-esteem. The stigma attached to looking old... Read more »

Medications

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...appearance of the skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing roughness, and improving... Read more »

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...lack of tears, dizziness/lightheadedness, or pale/wrinkled skin. A very serious allergic... Read more »

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...lack of tears, dizziness/lightheadedness, or pale/wrinkled skin. Temporary hair thinning/loss... Read more »

Related News

Smoking Adds Wrinkles to Sun-Protected Skin
May 29, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Want to keep your nice, smooth skin longer? Don't smoke. According to University of Michigan researchers, smoking increases the... Read summary »

Blast Away Wrinkles
May 05, 2008

AVENTURA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Botox, facelifts, lasers. We've heard it all. Now, there's a new way to fight wrinkles. But it's not... Read summary »

Smokers with wrinkles may be more prone to COPD
August 06, 2009

According to a new study, middle-aged smokers who have heavily lined faces are up to five times more likely to develop lung disease than their... Read summary »

FDA investigating dermal filler wrinkle treatments
November 18, 2008

Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating the safety of dermal fillers, an increasingly popular form of wrinkle... Read summary »

Hidden Dangers in Magic Bottles
November 13, 2008

By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- With age comes wrinkles -- and for most women, battling them... Read summary »