Glycolic acid peels complications

Through the patient s history and physical examination, the physicians will identify any specific factor such as medications, prior procedures, and medical conditions that can affect the outcome of the peel [17]. Complications of glycolic acid peel Uke hyperpigmentation and infection are rare. Chemical peel with glycolic acid may cause sensible irritation symptoms, characterized by stinging, burning, and itching. 

Following the peel the skin is carefully observed for any complications such as hyperpigmentation and infection. Results are maintained with serial peels and by using at-home tretinoin or glycolic acid, as well as by sun avoidance. 

Glycolic acid can be applied simultaneously with TCA, which represents another technique for a medium-depth peel. Glycolic acid is also used in creams for self-treatment. Since complications such as hyperpigmentation, infection, irritation, and photosensitivity are very rare, it is well tolerated. 

Glycolic acid (GA) is the most commonly used agent in Asian patients and is considered the most versatile of all due to good penetration of the skin due to its low molecular weight increased bioavailabiUty as the pH dcCTcases it can be easily neutralized its effect is mostly superficial (considered safe) and has very few postpeel complications. Also used as lunch time peels and its results are time dependent [8,9]. 

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