title: Chemical peels. Trichloroacetic acid and phenol.
abstract: Chemical peeling is the most widely used modality for treating photoaged skin. The classification, indications, techniques, complications, and histology of two of the most widely used peeling agents, trichloroacetic acid and phenol, are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Glogau
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Matarasso
mesh_terms: D002615:Chemexfoliation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods; D000075202:Contraindications; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D019800:Phenol; D010636:Phenols / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology; D015595:Skin Aging; D014238:Trichloroacetic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D010636:Phenols; D019800:Phenol; D014238:Trichloroacetic Acid