Wrinkle

Skin

Fine lines, creases, crow’s feet, smile lines, frown lines, forehead lines, laugh lines, worry lines, expression lines, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, bunny lines, neck lines, lip lines, glabellar lines.

A wrinkle is a line or fold that forms on your skin. Wrinkles usually show up as people get older, but they can also be caused by spending too much time in the sun, making the same facial expressions over and over (like smiling or frowning), or not taking good care of your skin.

Our skin has special stuff in it called collagen and elastin that help keep it smooth and stretchy. As we age, we start to lose some of that, and our skin can become thinner and less firm. That’s when wrinkles start to appear—especially on parts of the body like the face, neck, and hands.

AI Summary of Treatment Experiences

Not medical advice.

The treatment landscape for wrinkles includes both prescription and over-the-counter options. Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox) is best for treating dynamic wrinkles caused by repeated facial movements, while topical treatments like retinoids work on the skin's surface to improve texture and fine lines over time. Tazarotene is a powerful prescription retinoid that delivers faster results but can cause more irritation, while adapalene 0.1% is a gentler OTC option suitable for sensitive skin. Tretinoin, available by prescription, is considered the gold standard topical treatment for aging skin and comes in various strengths.