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Does Chemical Peel Cause Cancer?
asked 1 year ago by 4197anon in chennai
Latest answer by Khaled El-Hoshy, MD
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Tags: cancer
My skin colour is brown in colour, i want my skin to be fair ,is that chemical peel off helps to increase the complexion of my skin , whether any other treatment is available to make the skin fair , will chemical peel off cause cancer and whether it has any side effects , explain to me in detail
3 answers to Does Chemical Peel Cause Cancer?
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Multiple light chemical peels remove sundamage and even out skin color.
Chemical peels do so much good and do NOT cause skin cancer. They help prevent it and evens out skin color so well but often needs several light ones to accomplish this. Expect to pay about $175-250 per light peel. Sincerely,
David Hansen,MD
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Chemical peels do not cause skin cancers
Chemical peels are used to rejuvenate the skin & reduce wrinkles & some pigmented lesions. They are also used to remove pre-cancerous skin growths known as actinic keratoses. Peels do not cause skin cancers !!!
Khaled El-Hoshy, MD
Detroit Dermatologic Surgeon
Detroit Dermatologic Surgeon
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Chemical peels do not cause cancer
In fact, chemical peels can eliminate sun damaged skin and actually decrease your risk for skin cancer, especially if the peel is a deeper dermal peel. Your board certified dermatologist of plastic surgeon who will do the peel is the best person to discuss all possible risks and benefits from this and any other cosmetic procedure.
