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The efficacy and safety of a 70% glycolic acid peel with vitamin C for the treatment of acne scars

Author(s) -

Heng Jun Khee,

MeiQi May Liau,

Yang Shiyao Sam,

Aw Chen Wee Derrick,

Ho Sue-Ann

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

journal of surgical dermatology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2424-9165

pISSN - 2424-9084

DOI - 10.18282/jsd.v2.i4.94

Subject(s) - glycolic acid , acne , medicine , adverse effect , acne scars , vitamin c , hyperpigmentation , vitamin , dermatology , scars , acne treatment , vitamin d and neurology , gastroenterology , surgery , lactic acid , genetics , bacteria , biology

Acne scarring is a common complication associated with significant psychological distress. Both glycolic acid (GA) and vitamin C are known to improve the appearance of acne scarring. We performed a review of 13 patients treated with three 70% GA peels with vitamin C at four weeks apart. There was a statistically significant` improvement in acne scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from the baseline. Maximal effects were noted four weeks after the third chemical peel. It has an excellent safety profile with no permanent adverse effects noted. A combination of 70% glycolic acid with vitamin C chemical peel is an efficacious, well-tolerated treatment of acne scarring in Asian skin.

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