Chemical peels are good for causing an exfoliation of the skin. They work best in patients that do not have sensitive skin. Patients with rosacea usually have sensitive skin and the rosacea can be worsened with use of chemical peels. It would be best for you to see a qualified dermatologist. Good luck.
Do chemical peels help treat Rosacea?
4 answers to “Do chemical peels help treat Rosacea?”
A: No. Chemical peels are not ideal for rosacea.
Thank you for your question. There is no chemical peel that is good for rosacea. Rosacea is primarily due to possible faulty regulation of the blood vessels of the face, leaving them dilated and producing the characteristic redness. There are other hypothesized factors, but none have been proven as a definite... more
A: Chemical peels and Rosacea
People with Rosacea tend to have sensitive skin. Chemical peels can help with Rosacea, but I would only recommend very light peels. Anything deeper than a light chemical peel can cause increased and prolonged redness and greater skin sensitivity. My preference for treating Rosacea is a... more
A: Chemical peel often makes rosacea worse - Not recommended
Definitely not. Rosacea skin is very sensitive. Acids, be it Salicylic Acid, Glycolic acid, trichloracetic acid (TCA), would all tend to flare up rosacea, as would the acetone or alcohol that is used in the prep. Anything which causes the blood vessels to react, i.e. quickly dilate, will make it worse. I... more
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