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Glycolic Peel Percentage for Acne Scars, Fine Lines, and Pigmentation?

asked 3 years ago by Anushka in Delhi
Latest answer by Don Mehrabi, MD
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I am 26 years old from India. I have acne scars, fine lines, and pigmentation on my face. What percentage of Glycolic Peel would be effective for me?

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Start with a 20-30% peel; be very careful and slow as you increase in percentage

Thanks for your question. As with any chemical peel, it is important to know what a peel is capable of improving and what it is not. Glycolic peels are excellent peels that are performed widely and are very well tolerated. Regarding pigmentation, glycolic peels of any percentage will help with pigmentation, but usually need to be done multiple times to see this beneficial effect. Use of glycolic peels with hydroquinone +/- topical tretinoin would be a fine starting regimen to help reduce... more
Don Mehrabi, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist

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