Doctors explain exactly how your skin looks “crepey” as you age, and what you can do

Crepes may be delicious, but have furry skin? not much. The term describes the skin, like furry paper, that looks thin and wrinkled, often lacks the elasticity, thickness and firmness of younger skin.

“Wrinkled skin is primarily an aesthetic problem, but can also indicate potential health problems,” Dr. Shoshana Marmon, a board-certified dermatologist, told HuffPost. “Patients with skin skin may increase their risk of skin cancer because they usually develop due to severe damage caused by sunlight. Additionally, because the crepe skin is thinner and less elastic, it may be more susceptible to bruises and tear, which, if not appropriate, can lead to infection.”

A large number of creams and lotions claim to reduce the appearance of wrinkled skin, and anyone who wants to take care of it quickly can seek a doctor's management treatment. We talked to experts who weighed the most effective approach and whether you can do anything to prevent the formation of fur skin.

Why and when does wrinkled skin form.

As Marmon suggests, the skin of the crepe is mainly caused by sun exposure. “The often misunderstanding is that wrinkled skin develops entirely due to aging, but lifestyle factors such as sunlight and smoking are important contributors,” she said. “While everyone is susceptible to fur skin, lighter skin tones (those who are more susceptible to the sun) are especially at risk.”

Exposure to sunlight causes the skin to lose volume due to dehydration. “It does not store water at the same time,” said HuffPost. This leads to the degradation of collagen and elastin, the protein that holds water, which helps the skin maintain its structure.

Even from the tanning bed, any exposure of UV light can lead to the formation of wrinkled skin. “It's really not the sun itself, but UV radiation,” Francis explained. “Any type of UV radiation exposure can damage and degrade collagen and elastic tissue.”

Genetics also has a factor. “If you look at your parents, if they have hairy skin, you know you need to start the process of preventing a little bit,” Francis said.

According to Marmon, many women suffer about the fur skin during menopause, as the decline in estrogen during this period accelerates the reduction of collagen and elastin, resulting in thinning of the skin and loss of moisture and fat.

“It starts in middle age and gets worse with age,” Francis reiterated. “Elastic fibers, they start very strongly. Children in their twenties, 30s, their skin will come back. Once you get to 40, it won't work that way.”

Noëlle S, a board certified dermatologist. Dr. Sherber told Huffpost that UV-damaged skin usually appears around the back of the eyes, chest and hands. Some people also see it on their knees and on their inner arms.

What steps can you do to prevent wrinkled skin.

Wearing sunscreen seems like an obvious way to avoid skin, but Francis says another approach may be more effective.

“You can't see the light of your clothes – better, hats, these things are always better than sunscreen because they are worn and in place. Sunscreen doesn't last. It's not permanent. Sunscreen, not sunscreen, is more comprehensive. I always tell people to see sunlight as your last line of defense.”

Apply sunscreen for areas that cannot be covered by clothing and accessories. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends wide spectrum protection with SPF 30 or higher.

Some over-the-counter options can try wrinkled skin.

Marmon hopes to reduce the appearance of people seeing over-the-counter treatments, claiming to eliminate wrinkled skin. “While face creams, moisturizers, lotions, and especially sunscreens help keep your skin healthy, it’s nearly impossible to eliminate all signs of aging,” she said.

However, with regular use, topical products with ingredients such as retinoids, similar to alpha hydroxy acids, peptides, growth factors, hyaluronic acid and antioxidants can help stimulate collagen production and thus improve skin quality.

“It usually takes several months to see their potential benefits,” Sherber warned, adding that high-priced labels do not equal higher results. “One misunderstanding is that only high-end skincare products can combat fur skin, and in fact, consistent use is far more important than price tags.”

You want to make sure the moisturizer you choose also contains water to replenish your skin. “Water is the number one Hydraulic Agency,” said Francis. “A big mistake people make is to apply oil to the skin when they are already dehydrated because all you have to do is to improve the barrier.”

Francis particularly likes the product of nicotinamide, a vitamin B3, to help reduce the appearance of wrinkled skin. It can also be used as a supplement.

Sherber offers an easy way to test if the moisturizer is thick enough to properly ensure wet: “When you open the jar and turn it invert, it should be a good barrier-supporting product if there is no drip.”

Doctor-managed treatments to address wrinkled skin.

On May 15, the Food and Drug Administration approved Juvederm's first skin enhancer to improve skin smoothness in adults over 21 years of age. The enhancer is an injectable hyaluronic acid whose serum texture has been used overseas for many years, and they call it Volite. “Unlike fillers, skin boosters supplement deep hydration of the skin and can provide excellent results for skin quality improvement, especially in areas with thin skin, areas with easy fur texture,” Sherber explained.

Other injections such as Radiesse and Sculptra stimulate the body to synthesize collagen. Options such as RF skin tightening and fractional non-start laser stimulate the body's natural healing process, resulting in the production of new collagen and elastin, which promotes thicker, more elastic skin. “Both can significantly improve skin quality,” said Shebber.

For certain anatomical areas, such as around the eyes, she recommends neuromodulators such as botulinum to reduce wrinkles.

However, “While we can improve the appearance of crepe skin to some extent, the aging process is still going on and inevitable,” Marmon said. “It is important to create realistic expectations against the expectations of aging products, no matter what they claim to do. Aging is a natural part of life and is better than alternatives.”

This article originally appeared on HuffPost.