Chemical Peels in Dark Skin

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Chemical Peels in Dark Skin. Pearl E. Grimes 139 ... 

Kadhim KA, Al-Waiz M (2005) Treatment of periorbital wrinkles by repeated medium-depth chemical peels in dark-skinned individuals. J Cosmet Dermatol 4(1) 18-22... 

Al-Waiz MM, Al- Sharqi AI (2002) Medium-depth chemical peels in the treatment of acne scars in dark-skinned individuals. Dermatol Surg 28 383-387... 

Roberts WE (2004) Chemical peeling in ethnic/-dark skin. Dermatologic Therapy 17 196... 

Tretinoin 1% has also been used as a chemical peeling agent [22,23]. The efficacy of tretinoin peels was compared with glycolic acid peels in the treatment of melasma in dark skinned patients [23]. In a split face study of ten Indian women, 1% tretinoin was applied to one half of the face, while 70% glycolic acid was applied to the opposite side. Peels were performed weekly. Significant improvement occurred on both sides as assessed by photographs and a Modi-... 

Very superficial and superficial depth peels are useful in Asian patients as they have lower postpeel complications. Medium-depth peels are done only in selected patients by experienced dermatologists as they can potentially cause postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. However, in dark-skinned individuals, deep chemical... 

Superficial peels are usually safe and well tolerated, with such undesirable effects as burning, irritation, and erythema [281]. With superficial peels, scarring and infection are rare. With medium and deep peels, demarcation lines (technique-related) may occur [281]. Deeper peels may have adverse effects of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH in dark-skinned individuals), infections, allergic reactions, improper healing, disease exacerbation, and complications secondary to improper application [281]. Chemical injuries may occur when glacial acetic acid is not properly used for chemical peeling [341]. 

Available at URL http //www.emedicine.com/ent/topic625.htm Roberts WE 2004 Chemical peeling in ethnic/dark skin. 

Chemical peels can be performed both in fair and dark skin types, but in the latter case a ten-... 

Non-crosslinked HA may also be used for skin biorevitalisation, a process of inducing fibroblast stimulation and regeneration of the intracellular components that support the dermis Biorevitalisation with HA is different from applications of HA as a filler. Although both procedures provide a reduction in skin wrinkles and folds biorevitalisation can also provide skin rehydration, treat skin irritation, reduce muscle tone of the face and neck, correct skin sagging of the abdomen, inner thighs and upper arms, reduce wrinkles around the eyes, chest and upper lip, as well as remove the dark circles around the eyes and shrink enlarged oily skin pores. This treatment provides reduction in skin wrinkles and dermal folds and is used for skin preparation prior to chemical peels or laser treatments [20-26]. 

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