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What should you know about crow s feet forehead?

How the structures involved in Crow's Feet differ from normal
Illustration: How the structures involved in Crow's Feet differ from normal

Short answer

Crow’s feet are expression lines at the outer corners of the eyes, while forehead lines are a separate area; both can become more visible with repeated facial movement and sun exposure.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Typical location
Outer eye corners; forehead lines sit above the brows
Common trigger
Smiling, squinting, or lifting the eyebrows
First step
Sun protection and gentle moisturising

How the areas differ

Crow’s feet radiate from the outer eye and often deepen when you smile or squint. Forehead lines usually run horizontally above the brows and may become clearer when the frontalis muscle lifts the eyebrows. A single concern can therefore involve two movement patterns rather than one continuous wrinkle. Dryness, reduced skin elasticity, ultraviolet exposure, and tobacco smoke can make surface lines easier to see. These changes are cosmetic for many people, but a new rash, swelling, or one-sided change deserves a separate look.

Ways to care for the skin

Use broad-spectrum sunscreen around the eye area as directed on the product, wear sunglasses, and avoid deliberately squinting in bright light. A gentle cleanser and regular moisturiser can reduce the look of dehydration lines. Do not apply irritating products too close to the eyes without professional guidance. If you want treatment, a dermatologist can discuss options such as Botox for movement-related lines or Fractional Laser Treatment for selected surface texture concerns. Suitability depends on skin type, eye anatomy, medicines, and the exact location of the lines.

When an examination helps

Arrange a dermatology assessment if lines appear with persistent redness, scaling, itching, pain, swelling, a changing spot, or irritation near the eye. Seek prompt medical care for sudden facial weakness, vision change, marked eyelid swelling, or severe eye pain. Cosmetic lines that develop gradually do not usually require urgent attention, but an examination can distinguish ordinary wrinkling from a skin or eye problem.

Questions to bring

Ask whether the lines are mainly movement-related or surface-texture changes, whether your eye-area products are suitable, and which treatment risks matter for your anatomy. You can also ask how long recovery may take, what results are realistic, and how sun protection fits the plan.

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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Are crow’s feet the same as forehead lines?

No. Crow’s feet sit beside the outer eyes, whereas forehead lines usually cross the upper forehead.

Can these lines be treated?

A dermatologist can match treatment to whether movement, pigment, or skin texture is the main contributor.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.