Forehead lines are natural expression lines due to the movement of the underlying facial muscles called the frontalis. The Frontalis muscle contracts and relaxes with facial expressions and other facial muscles.
These lines tend to become more prominent with factors like
1) Ageing: Just like any other body part, skin also, in the process of ageing, loses its natural elasticity. This makes the skin thinner; during this process, the muscle contractions are seen prominently, and lines appear. Oil and sweat gland production decrease as we age; this makes the skin dry and prone to wrinkles.
2) Sun Exposure: continuous exposure to UV radiation UVA and UVB damages the elastin and collagen fibres of the skin, leading to premature ageing.
Once the lines develop (photo ageing or chronological ageing), dynamic lines with time progress into static lines (seen even without expression).
Treatment options for forehead lines depend on the severity, age and patient choice.
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