title: Dermal peels.
abstract: Dermal chemical peeling is a very satisfying procedure for patients and physicians alike. Although not providing the ablation of deep wrinkles and scars that dermabrasion and laser procedures may accomplish, trichloroacetic acid peels usually result in few complications and rapid recovery. Patients can usually expect photographic improvement in their skin. The results are usually long lasting, and most patients do not need to repeat dermal peels for at least 2 years. Of all resurfacing procedures, dermal peeling provides the best benefit-to-risk ratio.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Coleman
mesh_terms: D002615:Chemexfoliation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D004338:Drug Combinations; D000431:Ethanol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D019344:Lactic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012118:Resorcinols / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012459:Salicylates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014238:Trichloroacetic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D004338:Drug Combinations; C061170:Jessner's solution; D012118:Resorcinols; D012459:Salicylates; D019344:Lactic Acid; D000431:Ethanol; D014238:Trichloroacetic Acid