Photoageing/Wrinkles

Prevention

• Avoid smoking

• Avoid exposure to the sun

• Use an SPF 50 or higher sunscreen during the day

• Wash with a ‘neutral’ mild soap (e.g. Neutrogena, max. twice daily) and pat dry

Treatment

• Optimal nutrition—diet rich in fruit and vegetables

• Tretinoin (Retin-A) cream: apply once daily at bedtime (on dry skin): test for skin irritation by gradual exposure (e.g. 5 mins at first, wash off, then 15 mins until it can be left overnight)

• Alpha hydroxy acid preparations (e.g. Elucent cream)

• Injectable treatments such as botulinum toxin and fillers

• Laser treatments