Wrinkles Directory
Wrinkles are a natural, if not pesky, part of aging. Caused by sun exposure, face muscle contractions, and smoking, you don't have to suffer in silence. See what anti-aging products work, how to prevent more skin damage from occurring, and what you can do to get smoother skin.
Medical Reference
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DHEA: Anti-Aging Supplement?
The hormone DHEA is made by the body but declines as we age. Does that mean we should take supplements? Find out more.
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Want Healthy Skin? Avoid Sun Damage
Sun damage can age your skin before its time -- and carries serious health risks. WebMD tells you how to prevent sun damage and have better-looking skin.
The Essentials
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Slideshow: Surprising Ways to Reduce Wrinkles
How can you guard against wrinkles? This slideshow offers some surprising tricks you may want to try.
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How Ethnicity, Environment, and Lifestyle Affect Skin
Aging skin is a fact of life. But by better understanding how ethnicity, environment, aging, and lifestyle affect skin care, you can prevent unnecessary damage.
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Peel Away Wrinkles
If your skin is the right type, a deep chemical peel can erase years from your face. See if it’s for you.
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The Effects of Aging on Skin
WebMD's guide to the effects aging has on skin.
Closer Look
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Quiz: Get Smart About Aging Skin and Wrinkles
Aging affects everyone. Take this quiz to get smarter about antiaging products, wrinkle creams, Botox, age spots, and facelifts.
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Learn About Techniques for Softening or Removing Wrinkles
WebMD tells you about wrinkles - why some people have more than others and how to minimize them.
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Retinoid Treatment for Skin Problems
WebMD explains how retinoid medications work, which skin problems they can treat, and what side effects you might have.
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Slideshow: Anti-Aging Complexion Care
Everybody knows how to wash their face, right? Well, maybe! Take a look at this slideshow to learn the basics of washing and moisturizing skin.
Explore More
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How Does the Skin Work?
You skin is a complicated organ. Learn more about its layers and how each works.
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Prevent Skin Damage Before It Starts
To maintain healthy skin and reduce the risk of further damage at midlife, Tina Alster, MD, clinical professor of dermatology at Georgetown University, recommends the following regimen.
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What's in Your Skin Care Products?
This simple guide will help you understand the latest ingredients in products that may benefit your skin.
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Cosmetic Procedures for Aging Skin
WebMD explains the topicals and procedures used to help treat signs of aging on your skin.
Features
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7 of the Best Anti-Aging Foods for Your Skin
What you eat can have a dramatic effect on your skin. Find out what foods have nutrients your skin needs.
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Beauty Products to Help You Beat the Clock
Anti-aging treatments keep getting better with time. Our experts round up the 10 best ways to keep your skin youthful.
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: Look-Younger Secrets That Work
Take years off your look with new tricks, artful makeup, and the right skin care. Before and after pictures show how real women can look younger.
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Slideshow: The Beauty Benefits of Natural Oils
The beauty benefits of natural oils like coconut and castor to your hair, skin, and nails.
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Slideshow: Surprising Ways Smoking Affects Your Looks
Pictures of twins show how smoking dramatically speeds up wrinkles and aging. Also covered: sagging breasts, early menopause, hair loss, cataracts, infertility, and other effects of smoking.