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Do You Recommend a Chemical Peel for a 16 Yr Old for Acne?
asked 3 years ago by prouss in Alabama
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Question viewed 362 times
Tags: back, acne
on their back...not sebaceous cyst..
1 answer to Do You Recommend a Chemical Peel for a 16 Yr Old for Acne?
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A Beta peel using Salicylic Acid can be used as an adjunct to the usual acne treatment such as antibiotics, topicals, Vitamins etc. Peels are ony mildly helpful compared to the other weapons we have at our disposal.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist