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Are Chemical Peels Worth It?
asked 2 years ago by Drealovelywish
Latest answer by Dina D. Strachan, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, acne, acne scars, oily skin, skin
I want to know if getting a chemical peel would be a good idea for me. I'm 22 years old and have adult acne. I have tried everything it just makes me break out more. I don't really have bad acne but really bad scars from breaking out. I also have sensitive and oily skin. I heard chemical peels are affordable and an easy way to fix the problem. How do they work? Will it break me out more.
3 answers to Are Chemical Peels Worth It?
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Scarring acne? You need to see a dermatologist
If you indeed get scarring acne, it would be best if you were to be evaluated by a board-certified dermatologist. Although chemical peels make a great addtion to acne and acne scar treatment, they will unlikely not be enough to get your acne under control. It sounds like you may need prescription strength medicine.
Dina D. Strachan, MD
New York Dermatologist
New York Dermatologist
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Control versus scar reduction.
Hello,
Acne control can be aided by light chemical peels. Just be sure you have not had Accutane recently.
Best Regards,
John Di Saia MD
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Chemical Peels for Acne Scars
Chemical peels fall into the general category of FACIAL RESURFACING which include all modalities which remove certain partial thicknesses of the skin in the hope that pigmentation, fine wrinkles and superficially damaged skin will be thereby removed and the uncovered skin below would be smoother and more attractive.
Very few things in life are both cheap (or in PC terms affordable) and good and this is NO exception. Since acne scars extend deeper into the skin you would require DEEPER...
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