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Trichloroacetic acid cosmetics

It is widely used in biochemistry for the precipitation of macromolecules such as proteins, DNA and RNA. Its sodium salt is used as a weedkiller. Solutions containing trichloroacetic acid as an ingredient are used for cosmetic treatments such as chemical peels and tattoo removal and the treatment of warts, including genital warts. It can kill normal cells as well. It is considered safe for use for this purpose during pregnancy. [Pg.90]

Resnik SS, Lewis L 1973 The cosmetic uses of trichloroacetic acid peeling in dermatology. Southern Medical Journal 66(2) 225-227... [Pg.25]

Soliman MM, Ramadan SA, Bassiouny DA, Abdelmalek M 2007 Combined trichloroacetic acid peel and topical ascorbic acid versus trichloroacetic acid peel alone in the treatment of melasma a comparative study. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 6 89-94... [Pg.70]

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