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Alternate Names : Rhytids
Wrinkles | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Wrinkles due to normal aging cannot be prevented. An individual can lower the risk of wrinkles by avoiding excess exposure to the sun.
Wrinkles have no long-term effects.
Wrinkles are not contagious and pose no risk to others.
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Author: Lynn West, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 07/27/01