As we age, our hands tend to lose their elasticity, resulting in wrinkles and loose skin. UVA rays can cause age spots, which add to the overall appearance of ageing hands. Smoking, sun exposure or excessive washing can also cause premature ageing of the hands.
Wrinkled skin is caused by a combination of ageing, depleting collagen and elastin, soap and detergents, and excessive UV exposure. Repeated washing and exposure to cleaning agents can dehydrate and thin the skin, making it appear more wrinkled.
Hand hollows and prominent veins are caused by a loss of fat and soft tissue, as collagen and elastin levels fall with age. This can lead to loose skin on the back of hands, and prominent veins due to the loss of fat and tissue beneath the skin.
Age spots or sun spots are caused by years of sun exposure, which can lead to brown spots on the hands. These become more prevalent with age, especially in people over the age of 50. While they are generally harmless, many people seek non-surgical aesthetic treatments for cosmetic reasons.
