How can I get rid of wrinkles on my hands? We teach you the most effective methods.
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Wrinkles, as they are called, appear with aging and increase with age.
Hands can quickly show roughness (crustiness) due to dryness, and as they age, the appearance of raised blood vessels and striations can make wrinkles look even more aged.
You may feel depressed every time you see wrinkles, or you may worry about dealing with wrinkles on your hands because they are an easily visible part of your body.
In conclusion, it is difficult to eliminate wrinkles on the hands by self-care.
Strictly speaking, though, self-care can be effective if the goal is to prevent fine lines and wrinkles in the future,Cosmetic medicine is considered an effective means of eliminating wrinkles that have already taken hold.
In this article, a cosmetic dermatology clinic explains the causes of hand wrinkles, self-care prevention methods, and cosmetic medical procedures to improve hand wrinkles.
If you suffer from wrinkles in your hands, please refer to this page.
What is a hand wrinkle?
When we say wrinkles that appear on the hands, there are wrinkles that appear on the palms and the backs of the hands.
This article will discuss wrinkles on the dorsal side of the hands, where wrinkles tend to give the appearance of age.
Wrinkles that appear on the back of the hands include horizontal wrinkles, vertical wrinkles, and crepe lines.
Lateral wrinkles are formed by gripping or opening the hand or by repetitive movements, and are often found on the fingers, the entire back of the hand, and the sides of the hand.
Vertical wrinkles form extensively at the joints of the hands and between the fingers, while fine lines and creases form extensively on the fingers and the back of the hands as a whole.
Also, although different from wrinkles, areas of excess skin that are leaning or sagging as the hands lose weight with age can look like wrinkles.
Causes of wrinkles in the hands
There are four main causes of wrinkles on the hands
- adding to one's years
- dryness
- UV Damage
- Disruptions in diet and lifestyle
(1) Aging
As we age, the elasticity of the skin decreases, and the loss of skin elasticity is the main cause of wrinkles on the hands.
Inside young skin, fibroblasts produce an abundance of collagen, hyaluronic acid, elastin, and other components to maintain skin elasticity.
However, as we age, these components decrease and the activity of fibroblasts itself declines, resulting in a decrease in skin elasticity.
As a result of these natural changes associated with aging, the skin loses elasticity and the skin becomes thinner, making it more prone to wrinkle formation.
(2) Drying
Dryness is another cause of wrinkles on the hands.
Hands tend to be thin and dry by nature, making wrinkles more noticeable.
In addition, women are often exposed to water, detergents, and other irritants during household chores, which can easily deprive them of sebum and contribute to dryness.
When the skin dries out, the lack of moisture causes the skin to harden and the folds are more likely to remain as wrinkles.
In addition, when moisture inside the skin is inadequate due to dryness, cell metabolism declines and so does the activity of fibroblasts.
This decreases the production of collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin, which further reduces the elasticity and moisture retention of the skin and leads to a vicious cycle that carves wrinkles deeper.
(iii) UV damage
UV rays reach deep into the skin and destroy collagen and elastin.
This causes the skin to lose elasticity and wrinkles to form. UV rays also create harmful molecules called free radicals in the skin.
Free radicals damage cells and induce inflammation, causing sagging, spots, dullness, and various other aging phenomena besides wrinkles.
(4) Disordered eating habits and lifestyle
Poor diet and lifestyle can also cause wrinkles.
Specifically, it refers to lifestyle disturbances such as unbalanced diet, poor nutrition, smoking, stress, and lack of sleep.
This is especially true from a nutritional standpoint, as a lack of antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E can lead to skin aging.
Stress and lack of sleep also disrupt skin turnover, which promotes dullness and dryness and contributes to the formation of wrinkles.
In this article, we have described four specific causes of wrinkles in the hands.
However,The underlying cause of wrinkles is a decrease in the number of cells and tissues inside the skin (dermis layer) and the function of theseI hope you have noticed that it is
Hand wrinkles are caused by the physiological changes in the skin associated with aging, combined with dryness, UV damage, and disrupted diet and lifestyle, which interact to accelerate wrinkle formation.
Although it is difficult to eliminate wrinkles through self-care alone, from a preventive perspective, self-care such as proper moisturizing and UV protection is important.
How to prevent wrinkles on hands (self-care)
To prevent wrinkles on your hands, you should be aware of the following
- Avoid/eliminate irritation
- hand care
- Measures against ultraviolet rays
- Review of diet and lifestyle
- nail
(1) Avoid or eliminate irritation
The following are some of the irritants that can cause wrinkling of the hands. Try to avoid exposing your hands to these irritants as much as possible.
- Water and sweat
- Harsh detergents and chemicals, ethanol disinfection
- Cold outside air or hot water
Water and sweat appear to temporarily moisturize the skin, but when they evaporate, they also carry away the moisture inside the skin, resulting in dry skin.
In addition, agents such as detergents and alcohol remove the skin's natural moisturizing factor and sebaceous film, which dries out the skin and reduces the skin's barrier function.
Dry and rough hands develop in winter because of exposure to the cold, dry outside air and increased use of hot water.
The cold winter air deteriorates skin circulation, leaving skin cells undernourished and metabolism sluggish.
As a result, components such as collagen decrease and the self-repair function of cells also declines, making wrinkles more likely to form.
For this reason, to avoid or eliminate irritation, keep the following in mind
- Do not leave water on your hands, but wipe it off properly
- Wear gloves when using detergents and chemicals
- Use lukewarm water instead of hot water whenever possible.
- Avoid exposure to cold air and wear gloves
- Moisturize frequently.
(2) Hand care
Regarding hand care, we will explain how to promote blood circulation through moisturizing care using hand creams, etc., and hand massage and stretching.
hand cream
Hand cream has moisturizing and wrinkle-improving effects depending on the ingredients it contains.
Ingredients effective for moisturizing
- Hyaluronic acid: Highly moisturizing and hydrates skin
- Glycerin: highly moisturizing and retains moisture in the skin
- Squalane: softens and moisturizes skin
- Ceramide: strengthens skin barrier function and enhances moisture retention
- Urea: prevents dryness and softens skin
Other oils, such as shea butter, cocoa butter, and jojoba oil, also provide an oil film on the skin. The oil film prevents moisture from evaporating and provides a moisturizing effect.
Ingredients effective in improving wrinkles
- Retinol (vitamin A): promotes collagen production and turnover
- Niacinamide: ingredient recognized for its skin softening, wrinkle improvement and whitening effects
- Coenzyme Q10 : Strong anti-oxidant action gives skin elasticity and prevents dryness and roughness
- Peptides: promote collagen production, help repair skin and improve skin elasticity
- Vitamin E : strengthens the barrier function through its antioxidant, blood circulation promoting, and moisturizing effects
The following points are important for effective use of hand cream, and it is important to apply it frequently and carefully.
- Gently apply and spread
- Apply carefully around the nails and on the sides of the fingers.
- Always apply after hands get wet, such as after washing hands or working with water.
To prevent new wrinkles from growing, be sure to take care of your skin frequently.
Hand massage/stretching
Hand massage and stretching stimulate blood circulation in the hands and maintain skin elasticity, which helps prevent wrinkles.
To avoid friction, apply a good coat of oil or cream before doing so.
Using the entire palm of the hand to rub the back of the hand in a large area, or pressing and rubbing the base of the fingers, between the fingers, and in the center of the palm, will improve blood flow and relaxation.
(iii) UV protection
Hands are also an area that is prone to washing, getting dirty, rubbing, etc., which can cause sunscreen to fall off even when sun cream is applied.
Therefore, it is basically recommended to reapply UV cream frequently, but if it is difficult to reapply, take UV protection measures such as wearing UV-effective arm coverings.
4) Review of diet and lifestyle
In addition to external approaches to hand care such as hand creams, massage, and stretching, it is also important to take care of hands from the inside by adjusting one's diet and lifestyle.
This is because diet and lifestyle support skin health and have a direct impact on aging.
Dietary and lifestyle changes will specifically include the following
- Review nutritional balance
- Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption
- stress-free
- Ensure a good night's sleep
An unbalanced or nutritionally unbalanced diet can cause deficiencies in the nutrients needed for healthy skin.
Vitamins A, C, and E, in particular, are antioxidants, and a deficiency of these vitamins can reduce the skin's ability to regenerate and age. Deficiencies in protein and omega-3 fatty acids may also reduce the skin's elasticity and ability to retain moisture.
These nutrients should be taken consciously.
Foods with high content
- Vitamin A: liver, carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes, kale
- Vitamin C: Citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons, bell peppers, kiwi, strawberries, broccoli
- Vitamin E: nuts, spinach, avocado, olive oil, pumpkin
- Omega-3 fatty acids: salmon, mackerel, etc., walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, soy products
Smoking and alcohol cause skin stress and damage because they interfere with cell function and produce free radicals.
Stress and lack of sleep also delay skin turnover, so try to maintain a lifestyle that avoids stress and lack of sleep as much as possible.
(5) Nails
Nails do not directly improve hand wrinkles, but they are a good opportunity to change one's mindset and take care of one's own hands.
Nails brighten up the fingertips, and we tend to look at our own hands over and over again.
This makes them want to make their hands more beautiful, not just their fingertips, but their hands as a whole, and this becomes a trigger and motivation to take care of their hands.
The more often you see nails and apply hand cream, the more your hands will be naturally moisturized.
How to get rid of wrinkles on hands? Effective cosmetic treatment for wrinkles and aging of the hands.
We have discussed the causes and prevention of hand wrinkling.
As I mentioned at the beginning,Attempting to eliminate carved wrinkles through self-care alone is unlikely to be effective.
Therefore, if you want to improve your existing wrinkles, you may want to turn to cosmetic medicine.
Smart Skin Clinic recommends the following two procedures
- PROFHILO injection
- PRPF injection
PROFHILO injection
There is an injection-based procedure called "Profibro" that is effective not only for wrinkles on the hands, but also for engraved wrinkles.
Profibro is a type of hyaluronic acid preparation called non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid.
If the procedure is performed on the back of the hand, 0.2 to 0.4 cc is injected at 10 predetermined locations.
Hyaluronic acid has two major actions: first, it attracts moisture and enhances the skin's ability to retain moisture.
The second is its ability to activate cells and tissues.
The first is the moisturizing effect, which improves dryness that causes wrinkles, thus eliminating the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Moisturizing the skin also stimulates turnover and increases skin flexibility, which helps prevent wrinkles.
The second, cell and tissue activation, activates fibroblasts that have been depleted by aging to fill the dermal layer with tissue.
This effect of fibroblast activation and tissue filling of the dermal layer is called the ECM remodeling effect.
This action leads the skin on the back of the hands to change to skin with increased elasticity and plumpness.
Profibro is often said to be effective early after the procedure due to the moisturizing effect of hyaluronic acid. Since there are almost no side effects or downtime, it is a popular procedure that even first-time patients can try with confidence.
If you are interested in learning more about Profilo, here are some details. Please refer to it.
PRPF injection
PRPF is a type of regenerative medicine that uses a portion of your own blood.
This treatment increases and revitalizes cells and tissues that have become scarce by using the function of factors that promote cell growth and proliferation (growth factors) contained in the blood.
PRPF injections can also have an ECM remodeling effect.
I mentioned that the root cause of wrinkles is the decrease of cells and tissues inside the skin (dermis layer) and the deterioration of these functions.
In other words, PRPF injections are a treatment that uses growth factors and other substances that the patient's own body naturally possesses to restore the skin to the condition it had when it was younger.
Let me explain more specifically what the injections are,
PRPF injection is a procedure in which an original preparation is made by adding FGF (fibroblast growth factor) to PRP (polyplatelet plasma) taken from your own blood, which is then injected into the back of your hand.
What is PRP (platelet-rich plasma)?
Plasma is extracted by centrifuging one's own blood obtained from blood collection. This plasma contains many growth factors and is attracting attention in the field of regenerative medicine as a stand-alone PRP therapy
What is FGF (Fibroblast Growth Factor)?
One of the many growth factors that promote the activation of fibroblasts in the dermal layer. Since fibroblasts are the cells that give rise to other cells in the dermis layer, the proliferation and activation of fibroblasts promotes cellular fullness throughout the dermis layer and naturally revives skin elasticity
Since PRPF injections use autologous blood, allergic reactions are said to be virtually nonexistent, and side effects and downtime are relatively light.
However, since PRPF injections are a treatment that draws out natural healing power through cell activation, it is said to take some time before the effect is felt.
If you suffer from wrinkles on your hands, visit Smart Skin Clinic.
In this article, we discussed wrinkles in the hands.
The underlying cause of wrinkles on the hands was largely due to the loss of skin elasticity that appears with aging.
And the degree of wrinkling is accelerated by dryness, UV damage, and poor diet and lifestyle.
In addition to wrinkles, the hands also show roughness (crustiness) due to dryness, raised blood vessels, stringiness, spots, and age-related pigmentation.
The reason hands are said to be the most age-sensitive parts of the body is that these signs of aging are easily noticeable.
If you suffer from wrinkles on your hands, you may be concerned about these signs of aging as well as wrinkles.
Profilo and PRPF injections have been shown to be effective in treating these signs of aging.
If you are interested in making your hands brighter and younger overall, not just the wrinkles, you may want to consider Profibro or PRPF injections.
If you are not sure which one to choose, the following may be a good reference for you.
Profilo: Immediate results and short downtime. Recommended for busy people.
PRPF injections: recommended for long-term improvement due to their long duration
If you would like to know more, please feel free to contact Smart Skin Clinic.
Smart Skin Clinic also offers free counseling.
FAQ
Q: Can commercial hand creams help with wrinkles on the hands?
Creams sold in drugstores that contain "retinol" or "niacinamide" ingredients are considered creams that can be expected to improve wrinkles.
One point to note, however, is that drugstores sell a mixture of quasi-drug and cosmetic products.
While quasi-drugs have been approved to improve wrinkles to some extent, their effectiveness is defined as not being clearly approved for cosmetics.
Please check when you purchase the product if it is labeled "quasi-drug" or has a certification mark from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
Q: I was born with many wrinkles on my hands. Is there any way to get rid of them?
People who are born with many wrinkles on their hands can basically apply the same methods of care for wrinkles on their hands as those who are not born with them.
Q: How can I make pores on my hands less noticeable?
As for the pores on the hands, hair removal can be an effective method.
However, in some cases, the pores may be noticeable even though the hair has already been removed and is not growing back.
In such cases, it is believed that ECM remodeling procedures such as Profilo, which can be expected to have an ECM remodeling effect, will also make pores less noticeable.