Lutherville Salicylic Peel doctors

	Mary Sheu, MD Lutherville Dermatologist 10755 Falls Rd Suite 350, Lutherville		1 answer
	Rebecca A. Kazin, MD Baltimore Dermatologic Surgeon 10755 Falls Road Pavilion I, Suite 350, Lutherville

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20% Salicylic Peel for Mild Acne? I have regularly used over the counter (Neutrogena) salicylic acid to treat my acne (my skin is not sensitive at all and I have never had irritation using this daily for my acne in the past). This past winter, I had flare-ups of acne due to stress. They are now mostly gone, and I have some red marks or mild acne scars left (nothing more than superficial ones). Would a 20% Salicylic acid peel would be safe for me to try out?

A: Salicylic peels are very effective and safe for mild to moderate acne

Salicylic acid 20% or 30% is generally safe for most people and can be very effective in clearing up mild to moderate acne.

They are generally spaced 2 weeks apart, and I usually recommend 3-6 peels initially, depending on the severity of acne.

For the red marks from old acne, I would recommend the pulsed dye laser, which can help them to clear up more quickly. I would recommend seeing a dermatologist who performs peels and laser therapy on a regular basis.

Good luck!

Mary Sheu, MD

Lutherville Dermatologist