2013
DOI: 10.1111/bjd.12535
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Chemical peeling in ethnic skin: an update

Abstract: SummaryWith the growth of cosmetic dermatology worldwide, treatments that are effective against skin diseases and augment beauty without prolonged recovery periods, or exposing patients to the risks of surgery, are increasing in popularity. Chemical peels are a commonly used, fast, safe and effective clinic room treatment that may be used for cosmetic purposes, such as for fine lines and photoageing, but also as primary or adjunct therapies for acne, pigmentary disorders and scarring. Clinicians are faced with… Show more

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“…Ethnic or Fitzpatrick Phototype III-VI skin is particularly vulnerable to both hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation. In addition, skin of color responds less predictably to chemical peels, and is more prone to hypertrophic scarring (Roberts, 2004;Salam et al, 2013). These factors preclude such patients from receiving deep peels, and warrant the use of great caution for superficial or medium peels, even by the experienced practitioner (Roberts, 2004;Salam et al, 2013).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Ethnic or Fitzpatrick Phototype III-VI skin is particularly vulnerable to both hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation. In addition, skin of color responds less predictably to chemical peels, and is more prone to hypertrophic scarring (Roberts, 2004;Salam et al, 2013). These factors preclude such patients from receiving deep peels, and warrant the use of great caution for superficial or medium peels, even by the experienced practitioner (Roberts, 2004;Salam et al, 2013).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, skin of color responds less predictably to chemical peels, and is more prone to hypertrophic scarring (Roberts, 2004;Salam et al, 2013). These factors preclude such patients from receiving deep peels, and warrant the use of great caution for superficial or medium peels, even by the experienced practitioner (Roberts, 2004;Salam et al, 2013). In addition, use of estrogen containing medications, photosensitizing drugs, and early exposure to sunlight all increase the risk for hyperpigmentation (Nikalji et al, 2012).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Deep peeling is indicated for patients with prominent photo-aging (Table 1) [4][5][6][7][8][9][10] . The chemical peeling procedure commonly used today is a quite simple method.…”
Section: Dermatologist Answers For Cosmetology Questionsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Standard options are glycolic acid 10-70%, salicyclic acid 20-30%, trichloroacetic acid (TCA) 10-25% and Jessner's solution. In a recent review, the newers are listed as tretinoin, pyruvic acid, β-lipohydroxy acid, mandelic acid and amino fruit acids [14].…”
Section: Chemical Peelsmentioning
confidence: 99%