Why is there a long river pattern? Uncovering the causes of forehead wrinkles and how to deal with them
Sichuan lines are vertical wrinkles that appear on the forehead and between the eyebrows. They are named because their shape resembles the Chinese character "chuan". In recent years, as the topic of anti-aging has become more popular, the causes and solutions to Sichuan lines have become the focus of heated discussions across the Internet. This article will combine the hot discussion data of the past 10 days to analyze the causes of the formation of the Sichuan pattern from a scientific perspective and provide practical suggestions.
1. Common causes of Sichuan pattern

According to medical research and feedback from netizens, the formation of Sichuan pattern is mainly related to the following factors:
| Type of cause | Specific performance | Proportion (discussion data of the entire network) |
|---|---|---|
| Expression habits | Frequent frowning, raising eyebrows and other actions lead to muscle memory | 42% |
| skin aging | Loss of collagen and decreased skin elasticity | 28% |
| UV damage | Photoaging accelerates wrinkle formation | 15% |
| lack of sleep | Reduced skin repair ability | 10% |
| other factors | Dehydration, stress, genetics, etc. | 5% |
2. Recent hot topics of discussion
In the past 10 days, discussions about the Sichuan pattern on social platforms have focused on the following aspects:
| topic | heat index | typical view |
|---|---|---|
| "How to prevent Sichuan lines after the age of 30" | ★★★★★ | “Medical beauty methods + daily care are indispensable” |
| “Does the Sichuan pattern make you look older?” | ★★★★ | “Dynamic lines are easier to improve than static lines.” |
| “Do massage techniques really work?” | ★★★ | “Short-term relief is feasible, but it needs to be combined with other methods.” |
3. Scientific response strategies
Combining the recommendations of dermatologists and the actual testing experience of netizens, the following methods are recommended:
1.Expression management training: Reduce frowning movements through conscious control. Some netizens reported that the auxiliary effect of using "Frowning Stickers" is remarkable.
2.Skin care ingredient selection: Skin care products containing retinol and peptides can stimulate collagen regeneration. Recently, the number of discussions on a certain brand of anti-wrinkle essence has increased by 67%.
3.Medical aesthetic intervention: Botulinum toxin injection is still a popular choice, but you need to pay attention to the "frozen face effect"; non-invasive methods such as radiofrequency skin tightening are gaining attention.
4.Adjustment of lifestyle habits: Sleep duration is negatively correlated with the depth of Sichuan lines. It is recommended to ensure 7 hours of high-quality sleep every day.
4. Controversial views
Two topics that have been controversial recently:
•“Should the Sichuan pattern be completely eliminated?”: 35% of netizens believe that natural signs of aging do not require excessive intervention, while 62% insist that "prevention is better than treatment."
•"Differences in Sichuan pattern between men and women": Data shows that static lines appear later in men because of their thicker skin, but once they form, they are more difficult to correct.
Conclusion
Sichuan lines are a typical representative of facial dynamic lines, and their formation is the result of multiple factors. By analyzing the content of recent hot discussions, we can find that modern people are more inclined to adopt a comprehensive plan of "prevention + intervention". It is worth noting that while pursuing smooth skin, the natural aging process should also be viewed rationally.
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