What should you know about brow line wrinkles?

Lines between or above the brows deepen when expression muscles repeatedly contract. Ultraviolet exposure can also affect collagen and produce uneven texture, while dry or thinner skin may make creases more visible. Lines that fade when the face relaxes are mainly dynamic; lines that remain may have a surface or structural component. Brow lines can occur alongside [Crow's Feet](/conditions/crows-feet/) and other [Wrinkles](/symptoms/wrinkles/).

A changing, scaly, bleeding, crusted, or distinctly different mark is not automatically a wrinkle. It should be assessed as a skin lesion, particularly if it does not settle with routine care.

Use broad-spectrum sun protection, shade, and protective clothing, and cleanse gently before applying a moisturiser. Avoid smoking and repeated irritation where possible. A dermatologist can distinguish movement lines from pigment or a lesion and tailor care to your skin type. Options may include prescription skincare, procedures, or injections; [Botox](/treatments/injectables/botulinum-toxin-injection/) targets muscle activity, while [Dermal Fillers](/treatments/injectables/dermal-fillers/) may be considered for selected volume-related changes.

Arrange a dermatology review if a brow-area mark changes in size, shape, colour, or texture, bleeds without a clear cause, forms a persistent crust, or becomes painful or itchy. Seek prompt care for a rapidly changing lesion or an eye-area swelling that affects vision. Wrinkles alone are usually a cosmetic concern, but a new skin change deserves its own assessment.

Ask whether your lines are dynamic, etched, pigment-related, or mixed; which treatment matches that finding; what skin reactions are possible; how sun exposure affects the plan; and what changes should prompt a skin check.