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Chemical peeling
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Chemoexfoliation of the skin, in which controlled use of chemical noxious agents, e.g. trichloroacetic acid (TCA 10-35%), alpha-hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid (20-70%), lactic acid, malic acid, citric acid, tretinoin (usually used as an additive), salicylic acid (up to 50% when used extrafacially) causes epithelial ablation without scarring.
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Preparation (e.g. for glycolic acid peeling): 1 week before the peeling, no external application of vitamin A acid, depilatory products, face masks, exfoliative sponges, wax treatment or electrolysis.
On the day of the treatment: no make-up/no cosmetics, no shaving/no aftershave!
Practicalities: Cleaning of the skin, for deep wrinkles/erosions: Application of Vaseline. Begin with 20% glycolic acid and neutralize with sodium bicarbonate or water (in the periorbital region: water) for 1-2 minutes. After tolerance by patients (stinging, itching, burning) and the appearance of a typical erythema. Repeat the treatment after 2-4 weeks, increasing the duration of action (max. 5 minutes) and concentration (20%, 35%, 50%, 70%). Duration of treatment: Approx. 6-8 peeling treatments.
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Remember! Consistent sun protection until 6 weeks after peeling!
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Coleman WP 3rd (2001) Dermal peels. Dermatol Clin 19: 405-411
- Fulton JE, Porumb S (2004) Chemical peels: their place within the range of resurfacing techniques. At J Clin Dermatol 5: 179-187
- Mendelsohn JE (2002) Update on chemical peels. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 35: 55-72
- Monheit GD (2004) Chemical peels. Skin Therapy Lett 9: 6-11
- Roberts WE (2004) Chemical peeling in ethnic/dark skin. Dermatol Ther 17: 196-205
- Schurer NY (2003) Anti-aging. Facts and visions. dermatologist 54: 833-888
- Wiest L (2004) Chemical peels in aesthetic dermatology. dermatologist 55: 611-620
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Peeling substances/recipes |
Concentration/content |
Localization of the effect |
Penetration |
Baker Gordon formulation I (contains phenol, not approved in Germany (negative monograph); only stationary use due to toxicity and increased risk of cardiac arrhythmia) |
Phenol. liquefact. 3,0 |
predominantly dermal |
deep *** |
Croton oil 3 trp. | |||
Aqua distilled 2,0 | |||
TCA 50% ad 100,0 | |||
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Baker Gordon formulation II (contains phenol, not approved in Germany (negative monograph); only stationary use due to toxicity and increased risk of cardiac arrhythmia) |
3 g Phenol 88% |
predominantly dermal |
deep *** |
2 g distilled water | |||
8 trp. Hexachlorophen 0.23% in propylene glycol | |||
Three trips. Croton Oil | |||
TCA 50% ad 100,0 | |||
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Jessner solution recipe |
resorcinol 4,2 g |
predominantly epidermal |
superficially * |
Acid. salicyl. 4.2 g | |||
Acid. lact. 4.2 ml | |||
ethanol 96% 30,0 ml | |||
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5-fluorouracil |
0,5-5% |
predominantly epidermal |
superficially * |
Glycolic acid |
8% |
predominantly epidermal |
superficially * |
15% |
predominantly epidermal |
superficially * |
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20, 35, 50% |
predominantly epidermal |
superficially * |
|
70% |
dermoepidermal |
average depth ** |
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Isotretinoin |
0,1% |
predominantly epidermal |
superficially * |
Lactic acid |
10-20% |
dermoepidermal |
average depth ** |
Resorcin |
20-30% |
predominantly epidermal |
superficially * |
Salicylic acid |
5-10% |
predominantly epidermal |
superficially * |
Tretinoin |
0,01-0,1% |
predominantly epidermal |
superficially * |
Trichloroacetic acid solution (TCA) |
10-25% |
predominantly epidermal |
superficially * |
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35% |
dermoepidermal |
average depth ** |
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35% + Jessner solution |
dermoepidermal |
average depth ** |
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35% + dry ice |
dermoepidermal |
average depth ** |
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50-70% several times |
dermoepidermal |
average depth ** |
* = surface penetration (penetration depth: 0.06 mm); ** = medium depth penetration (penetration depth: 0.45 mm); *** = deep penetration (penetration depth: 0.6 mm) |