L S Moy1, H Murad, R L Moy. 1. Department of Dermatology, University of California-Los Angeles School of Medicine.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxyacid that is useful as a chemical peeling agent. OBJECTIVE: To discuss the techniques using glycolic acid to remove actinic keratoses, fine wrinkles, lentigines, melasma, and seborrheic keratoses. METHOD: Applied in a carefully timed manner, the depth of penetration can be titrated by the timed duration of application of acid on the skin. Chemical peels are left on the skin for 3 to 7 minutes for most patients. For ideal results, the chemical peel can be repeated 3 to 4 times. RESULT: Glycolic acid can easily be used to peel skin of all skin types with minimal risk. CONCLUSION: We have found glycolic acid can be an ideal adjunct to other cosmetic modalities such as soft tissue augmentation.
BACKGROUND:Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxyacid that is useful as a chemical peeling agent. OBJECTIVE: To discuss the techniques using glycolic acid to remove actinic keratoses, fine wrinkles, lentigines, melasma, and seborrheic keratoses. METHOD: Applied in a carefully timed manner, the depth of penetration can be titrated by the timed duration of application of acid on the skin. Chemical peels are left on the skin for 3 to 7 minutes for most patients. For ideal results, the chemical peel can be repeated 3 to 4 times. RESULT: Glycolic acid can easily be used to peel skin of all skin types with minimal risk. CONCLUSION: We have found glycolic acid can be an ideal adjunct to other cosmetic modalities such as soft tissue augmentation.
Authors: Peter Arne Gerber; Gabriela Kukova; Edwin Bölke; Bernhard Homey; Evelyn Diedrichson Journal: Eur J Med Res Date: 2014-11-07 Impact factor: 2.175