title: Salicylic acid peels for the treatment of photoaging.
abstract: Several chemical agents are currently used to perform superficial chemical peels of the face. These include trichloracetic acid (15-30%), alpha-hydroxy acids (e.g., glycolic acid, 40-70%), and Jessner's solution (14% lactic acid, 14% resorcinol, and 14% salicylic acid). We have developed salicylic acid, a beta-hydroxy acid, at a higher strength (30% in a hydro-ethanolic vehicle) as an alternative peel. This peel has distinct advantages for resurfacing moderately photodamaged facial skin. We have peeled patients singly and multiply at 4-week intervals. The benefits are fading of pigment spots, decreased surface roughness, and reduction of fine lines.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kligman
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Kligman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002615:Chemexfoliation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012459:Salicylates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D020156:Salicylic Acid; D015595:Skin Aging
chemical_list: D012459:Salicylates; D020156:Salicylic Acid