wrinkle and woman

Having a beautiful face is a genetically unique in each person, which cannot be compared. On the other hand for clean skin and wrinkles are things everyone has in common during aging the smoothness of skin is gradually fading into wrinkles. However, wrinkle problem may not be obstacle and can be prevented if we regularly take care of it. Accordingly, taking care of the skin can decrease all wrinkles and give the best result unexpectedly.

Skin structure………….The origin of beauty

To mention the problem of skin besides dark skin color or freckles, which certainly be wrinkle problems.  However, before going to causes of the obstacle, Chief Doctor of Skin and Beauty Center, Phyathai 3 Hospital has introduced us to know about the structure of skin first. So that we can be able to understand and provide a skin care properly. The structures of our skin are divided into 3 main layers as below.

• The epidermis (top layer) ,consists of skin cells called keratinocytes. Normally, skin cells will exfoliate in every 28 days, accordingly we will always see our skins look fresh and new .

• The dermis layer (middle layer). This layer consists of collagen, making the skin stronger. Including elastin, which provides the skin to be flexible lastly is hyalurulonic acid, a moisturizer that provides nutrients to the skin. Moreover, there are  blood vessels, nerves, sweat glands, hair and sebaceous glands locate in this layer as well.

• The fat layer which is the last layer of skin that beneath the epidermis.

What is the cause of wrinkles?

The cause of wrinkles can be divided into two main parts

1. 1. Causes of internal factors (intrinsic aging) At an older age the skin layers will be more thin as three time of layers, especially the epidermis. Due to aging causes blood vessels decreasingly tranfer nutrients to the skin. Accordingly, the main hormone is estrogen where there is less of it, causing less of the collagen capacity as well. Including the sebaceous glands oil production to cover the skin is less. Then turn the skin to dry and becomes wrinkles, on the other hand  the fat layer gradually becomes smaller,  and result in as wrinkles as well. 

1. 1. External factors  (extrinsic aging)  Mostly is sun exposure which has a big effect on skin.
      Wrinkles caused by UV rays, which are effective in destroying collagen, as well as causes free radicals which damage the skin cells, especially collagen and elastin. However, UVA is able to pass through the skin layer and provide more impact than UVB.

In addition to the two main causes above, Chief Doctor of Skin and Beauty Center Phyathai 3 Hospital  added that. There are also other factors which cause the problem of wrinkles, such as

• Smoking, which causes the blood vessels to contract,  lower oxygen transmission and reducing of good nutrients in a body. Including free radicals which cause collagen and elastin to break down. However, the result of smoking causes more risk of wrinkles in 5 times.

• Poor skin care, which may cause by the use of products that stimulate the skin to exfoliate. According to what mentioned causes a dry skin and wrinkles. Including sunlight sensitive skin which can affect as a sun allergy.

• Repeating facial expressions such as frowning, lifted eyebrows.

• Sleeping in the same position.

• malnutrition especially the main substances which create collagen and  elastin.

• Late Sleeping, this cause can affect growth hormone secretion which impacting on the skin’s youthfulness.

 Is there an assortment of wrinkles?

Normally, if you talk about wrinkles. We may think that in every wrinkle is a similarity in term of core problem, but according to the medical profession, Chief Doctor of Skin and Beauty Center Phayathai 3 Hospital  has explained that there are 3 types of wrinkles which they are static line, dynamic line and wrinkle fold.

• Static line, it is seen as lines around the forehead and eyes on account of dry skin and collagen loss.

• Dynamic line , there are wrinkles along with facial moving  such as smiling, eyebrows and forehead raising which are considered as repeated motion.

• Wrinkle fold is a result of sagging skin. Including the fat layer which is reduced to a deep curve on skin, such as groove cheek.

How to take care of yourself and getting rid of wrinkles problem? To reduce wrinkles the guidelines are as follows.

.To reduce wrinkles the guidelines are as follows.

• Avoid sunlight around 10 am. -4 pm

• Use sunscreen regularly. By choosing a sunscreen which has the ability to protect both UVA and UVB.

• Apply moisturizing cream to moisturize the skin.

• Choose cosmetics which suit to your skin in order to reduce the chance of skin irritation, a cause of dry skin.

• Use a cream with anti-wrinkle properties such as Q10, vitamin A, AHA or hyaluronic acid to fill the skin.

•No smoking

• enough rest or sleep efficiency

• Do not sleep in the same position repeatedly.

• Do not do facial movement which can cause wrinkles.

•Exercise regularly.

•No stress

• Having food which consists of  vitamin A,C,E  group and can provide an antioxidant effect.

• Drink water, at least  for 6-8 glasses of water per day.

Wrinkles treatment

Besides taking care of yourself. There are also medical treatment guidelines which can be done in several ways, such as

• • Using a laser or radiofrequency (RF) to stimulate collagen formation.

• •  The filler injection, which consists of a hyaluronic acid according to a hyaluronic acid this type of acid  is able to complete the tissues structure , such as groove areas under eyes.

• • Botox injections,  is used to relax the muscles and reduce wrinkles that are caused by some movement of the muscles (dynamic lines) such as around the eyes area or  eyebrows, etc.

Chief Doctor of Skin and Beauty Center

Phyathai 3 Hospital