can you do a chemical peel on active acne
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Should I get a chemical peel for my pimples?
Chemical peels for acne and pimples. Chemical peels can be an excellent tool to treat acne. It is fine to get a peel when you have active acne. The pits you are seeing are likely the result of the acne, not the peel. It sounds like you need to see a board-certified dermatologist and get on prescription strength medication for your acne.
What is the best chemical peel for acne scars?
The most frequently used peeling agents are salicylic acid, glycolic acid, pyruvic acid, lactic acid, mandelic acid, Jessner solution, trichloroacetic acid, and phenol. The appropriate peel is chosen based on the patient’s skin type, acne activity, and type of acne scars.
Should I do a chemical peel if I have open lesions?
A: If you have open lesions I wouldn’t do a peel. Chemical peels can help acne especially salicylic acid peels. But one of the most effective treatments for acne is ALA and Vbeam laser treatments. The ALA lotion is put on and is absorbed by the oil glands. The Vbeam laser than helps active the ALA and reduces acne lesions and redness.
What does a chemical peel do to skin?
A chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes it to exfoliate and eventually peel off, hence the name chemical peel. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less dark and less wrinkled than it was prior to the peel. Do chemical peels help acne?