chemical peels

May

21

Using chemical peels to aid acne clear up

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acne5Chemical peels using either alpha hydroxy acid or beta hydroxy acid are both highly effective in treating mild to moderately severe facial acne, researchers at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine have found–the first study to compare the two different types of acid peels as therapies for the skin disorder.

Peels using beta hydroxy acid (or BHA) had slightly fewer side effects and results that lasted a bit longer than did peels using alpha hydroxy acid (or AHA), the study found. But overall, both types of treatments were similarly effective in reducing lesions caused by acne vulgaris, the medical term for common facial acne, which affects some 85% of all people 12 to 24 years old.

Jan

20

Understanding Acne Scarring

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It is not surprising that people with acne feel overwhelmed considering the vast choices for home remedies, prescribed medications, and innovative treatments available to prevent and/or reduce scarring. The great news is that with all the opportunities to reduce acne scarring with medications, treatments, and remedies, people with this skin disorder have safe and effective options but it is also easy to understand why choosing the best solution can be difficult.

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