title: Cosmetic use of alpha-hydroxy acids.
abstract: Frequent and daily use of cosmetic and skin-care products that contain alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) moisturizes the skin and produces smoother, less-wrinkled skin surfaces. The cosmetic products developed as astringents and exfoliants diminish skin scales and remove excess skin oil. New studies suggest that photodamaged skin improves with AHA treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Vidt
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Bergfeld
mesh_terms: D001505:Beauty Culture; D002626:Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D006016:Glycolates / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D019344:Lactic Acid / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D006016:Glycolates; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; C031149:glycolic acid; D019344:Lactic Acid