Chemical peels histology

Chemical peels are among the oldest forms of skin rejuvenation and form a group of treatments in their own right. They are both flexible and effective, with a histological, chemical, toxicological and clinical basis. They have an ancient history, have evolved rapidly and can be adapted to almost any circumstances within the limits of their indications. 

Behin F, Feuerstein SS, Marovitz WF (1977) Comparative histological study of minipig skin after chemical peel and dermabrasion. Arch Otolaryngol 103 271-277... 

Grimes [11] compared the histologic alterations induced by a variety of chemical peels in 17 patients with skin types IV, V, and VI, including glycolic acid 70%, salicylic acid 30%, Jessner s solution, and 25% and 30% TCA. Peels were applied to 4 x 4 cm areas of the back and 2 x 2 cm postauricular sites. Biopsies were performed at 24 h (Fig. 21.2a-d). Glycolic acid induced the most significant stratum comeum necrosis. Compared to the other tested peels, salicylic acid and Jessner s peels caused mild lymphohistiocytic der-... 

Chemical peeling is a common dermatosurgical procedure, which is basically an accelerated form of exfoliation induced by the use of a chemical cauter-ant or escharotic agent on the skin. It has been known since ancient times and modified by different workers over several decades. But, it was only in 1980, when Stegman s benchmark work on the histological changes of wound injury after chemical peeling provided scientific basis for the classification of peels [1]. 

Chemical peeling is the process of applying chemicals to the skin to destroy the outer damaged layers, thus accelerating the normal process of exfoliation. With respect to the depth of penetration and histological level of necrosis, chemical peels can be divided into ... 

Baker TJ, Gordon HL, Mosienko P, et al (1974) Longterm histological study of skin after chemical face peeling. Plast Reconstr Surg 53 522... 

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