title: Complications of chemical resurfacing.
abstract: Complications of chemical resurfacing may occur even though a controlled chemical wound has been induced. The surgeon must be totally familiar with the types of peels and the management of postoperative wound care based on the skin type of the patient. A thorough understanding of the concepts involved will enable early treatment and avoidance of permanent sequelae, such as pigmentary dyschromias, infection, or scarring.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Brody
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000209:etiology; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology; D001284:Atrophy; D002615:Chemexfoliation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000209:etiology; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000209:etiology; D017496:Hypopigmentation / Q000209:etiology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D015595:Skin Aging; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection; D014581:Urticaria / Q000209:etiology