Glycolic acid peels for the treatment of wrinkles and photoaging.

Author: Moy LS, Murad H, Moy RL

Author affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of California-Los Angeles School of Medicine.

Publication date & source: 1993.03, J Dermatol Surg Oncol., 19(3):243-6.

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.

Indexes of Skin Care Research Abstracts by Subject Category Most Recent

Back to Skin Care Research

Web SmartSkinCare.com

Home | About Us | Contact Us | Ask a Question | Resources

Copyright © 1999-2009 by Dr. G. Todorov / SmartSkinCare.com
Site Disclaimer | Copyright Certification