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Wrinkles

Alternate Names : Rhytids

What can be done to prevent the symptom?

Wrinkles due to normal aging cannot be prevented. An individual can lower the risk of wrinkles by avoiding excess exposure to the sun.

What are the long-term effects of the symptom?

Wrinkles have no long-term effects.

What are the risks to others?

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

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