Body peeling complications

The basic ETCA protocol (basic protocol to achieve scattered pinpoint frosting) is repeated four times," at weekly intervals for a facial peel and at 2-weekly intervals for a body peel. This repetition is in fact one of the peel s built-in safety features applying just one ETCA peel may not be enough and may cause complications. 

Salicylism is characterized by rapid breathing, tinnitus, abdominal cramps, and neurological symptoms. It has been reported after application of 20% salicylic acid on extensive body areas (50%) or after application of 50% salicylic acid. We never observed this complication despite our large experience with salicylic acid peels. 

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