Can Anyone be Treated with a Glycolic Acid Peel?
To determine if you should have the NEOSTRATA® Glycolic Acid Skin Renewal Peel treatment, you need to meet with your doctor and discuss your medical history, skin sensitivities and peel expectations. Your doctor will design a program especially for you with the appropriate type and timing for a peel. Many conditions can affect the sensitivity and reactivity of your skin to the glycolic acid peel. Your physician may recommend that you briefly discontinue using certain products and cosmetic procedures, or pretreat you with other products, depending on your product-use practices and medical history. Some conditions may make it unsafe to have a peel. It is important to inform your physician of the following conditions: • allergies • atopic skin reactions/eczema • rosacea • seborrheic dermatitis • a history of pigmented disorders (too much or too little color on parts of your skin) • recent anticoagulant therapy or circulation disorders • collagen disease/autoimmune disease • viral infectio
