Abstract
Chemical peels are methods to cause a chemical ablation ofdefined skin layers to induce an even and tight skin as a result ofthe regeneration process. The list of agents for chemical peeling isextensive. The usual classification of chemical peels comprises superficial, medium and deep peels. For superficial peels alpha hydroxy acids and most recently lipo-hydroxy acid act by inducing an exfoliation of the epidermis. Medium-depth agents such as trichloroacetic acid (<50%) cause an epidermal to papillary dermal peel and regeneration. Deep peels using trichloroacetic acid (>50%) or phenol-based formulations reach the reticular dermis to induce dermal regeneration. Although a number of new agents have come up, there is little published evidence supporting their use in day-to-day practice.
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Sarkar, R., Bansal, S. (2018). Chemical Peels in Pigmentary Disorders. In: Kumarasinghe, P. (eds) Pigmentary Skin Disorders. Updates in Clinical Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70419-7_17
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