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Combining Trichloroacetic Acid Peel

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Chemical and Physical Procedures

Part of the book series: Clinical Approaches and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology ((CAPCD,volume 2))

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Abstract

Chemical peelings are among the most widespread aesthetic procedures used in dermatology, since the past centuries. Their best indications include active acne, rosacea, dyschromias, facial and extrafacial photoaging, and some other skin disorders. Successful outcomes can be achieved with careful patient selection as well as appropriate use of specific peeling agents. Trichloroacetic acid is considered the most useful substance in chemical peels for its versatility, accuracy of action on the skin, and absence of systemic toxicity. It can be used, as a caustic agent, for several types of chemical peels and other procedures. In the present review, we summarize the history records about this procedure and the current knowledge on trichloroacetic acid peels, including indications, contraindications, the skin conditioning, details of application, results, and complications. The combination of trichloroacetic acid peelings with other substances and procedures is also covered.

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  1. Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

    Bogdana Victoria Kadunc

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  1. Department of Clinical Medicine – Dermatology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Maria Claudia Almeida Issa

  2. Clínicas Hospital of São Paulo of the University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

    Bhertha Tamura

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Kadunc, B.V. (2018). Combining Trichloroacetic Acid Peel. In: Issa, M., Tamura, B. (eds) Chemical and Physical Procedures. Clinical Approaches and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology, vol 2. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16805-0_9

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