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ARE HIGH CONCENTRATION (>50%) GLYCOLIC ACID PEELS RECOMMENDED FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN OR ASIAN SKIN?

April 26, 2017acid Asian concentration glycolic high peels recommended skin

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ARE HIGH CONCENTRATION (>50%) GLYCOLIC ACID PEELS RECOMMENDED FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN OR ASIAN SKIN?

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There are many doctors that use the 70% peel on darker skin tones, however this decision should come after careful evaluation of the patient’s skin and full knowledge of the possible risks. For more information on this topic review the article ‘The Use of Glycolic Acid in Asian and Darker Skin Types’ (J. Geriatr Dermatol 1996;4(SB):8B-11B). It is a useful reference for any doctors with this question as there are additional risks and precautions that should be considered when peeling darker skin tones.