I'm 17 and have already developed Forehead wrinkles

[Blue34Ronder]

As you could imagine, I am extremely embarrassed about the situation as I'm only 17.

Would anybody recommend any ways to reduce the redness in the wrinkles, the redness is probably the most embarrassing part of it all and leaves me feeling very self conscious. I have had them for a good year or so, but they just seem to be getting worse and worse which is starting to stress me out as I feel the need to hide my forehead with my hair and have done since I developed them.

Hopefully I find a solution to at least make me feel better about myself.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The most important treatment of skin wrinkling is avoiding the sun and using sunscreens with minimum spf of 30 atleast half an hour before going out in the sun. Other treatment methods include prescription acid creams or peels, stronger retinoids such as Retin A, Botox( botulinum toxin) ,non invasive or carbon dioxide laser and a surgical facelift.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[maatson]

Sunscreens help if there has been excess exposure to sunlight. Moisturizer at bed time is necessary.