| Lactic acid peeling in superficial acne scarring in Indian skin. | |
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PMID: 20883299 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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INTRODUCTION: Chemical peeling with both alpha and beta hydroxy acids has been used to improve acne scarring with pigmentation. Lactic acid, a mild alpha hydroxy acid, has been used in the treatment of various dermatological indications but no study is reported in acne scarring with pigmentation. AIMS: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of full strength pure lactic acid 92% (pH 2.0) chemical peel in superficial acne scarring in Indian skin. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Seven patients, Fitzpatrick skin type IV-V, in age group 20-30 years with superficial acne scarring were enrolled in the study. Chemical peeling was done with lactic acid at an interval of 2 weeks to a maximum of four peels. Pre- and post-peel clinical photographs were taken at every session. Patients were followed every month for 3 months after the last peel to evaluate the effects. Results: At the end of 3 months, there was definite improvement in the texture, pigmentation, and appearance of the treated skin, with lightening of scars. Significant improvement (greater than 75% clearance of lesions) occurred in one patient (14.28%), good improvement (51-75% clearance) in three patients (42.84%), moderate improvement (26-50% clearance) in two patients (28.57%), and mild improvement (1-25% clearance) in one patient (14.28%). |
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Authors:
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Silonie Sachdeva |
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Type: Letter |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of cosmetic dermatology Volume: 9 ISSN: 1473-2165 ISO Abbreviation: J Cosmet Dermatol Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-04 Completed Date: 2011-02-02 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101130964 Medline TA: J Cosmet Dermatol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 246-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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© 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acne Vulgaris
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complications,
drug therapy* Adult Cicatrix / drug therapy*, etiology Female Humans India Keratolytic Agents / therapeutic use* Lactic Acid / therapeutic use* Pilot Projects |
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0/Keratolytic Agents; 50-21-5/Lactic Acid |
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