Infections glycolic acid peels

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. 

Because of the potential for the herpes virus, or possibly papilloma and pox virus, to spread into sites of freshly desquamated skin, active herpes simplex infections, facial warts or molluscum contagiosum would exclude a patient from receiving a glycolic acid peel. It is best recommended that these conditions be treated first and resolved before the peel is undertaken. 

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. 

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