| Chemical peels: what's new and what isn't new but still works well. | |
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PMID: 20024875 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Chemical peeling is becoming increasingly popular for the treatment of skin rejuvenation where it can improve damaged skin and fine wrinkles. The basic procedure aims at obtaining a controlled chemical burn of the epidermis and/or dermis. This results in epidermal regeneration and postinflammatory collagen neoformation with remodeling of collagen and elastic fibers and deposition of glycosaminoglycans in the dermis. Various chemicals have been used as peeling agents, of which the most used are the alpha-hydroxy acids, such as glycolic acid, or beta-hydroxy acids, such as salicylic acid. The choice of the compound is linked to the different indications and to the depth of the desired peeling. Phenol is still the best agent for deep peeling but requires specific indications, prescription, and post-peeling care. Combination of different compounds is one innovation in the field of chemical peelings. Further controlled studies are necessary to set up specific guidelines. |
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Authors:
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Gabriella Fabbrocini; Maria Pia De Padova; Antonella Tosti |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2009-12-18 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Facial plastic surgery : FPS Volume: 25 ISSN: 1098-8793 ISO Abbreviation: Facial Plast Surg Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-21 Completed Date: 2010-05-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8405303 Medline TA: Facial Plast Surg Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 329-36 Citation Subset: D |
Copyright Information:
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Thieme Medical Publishers. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Systematic Pathology, Section of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Chemexfoliation
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methods* Collagen / drug effects Elastic Tissue / drug effects Humans Hydroxy Acids / therapeutic use Keratolytic Agents / classification, therapeutic use* Phenols / therapeutic use Regeneration / physiology Rejuvenation Skin Aging / pathology |
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0/Hydroxy Acids; 0/Keratolytic Agents; 0/Phenols; 9007-34-5/Collagen |
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