I agree that glycolic peels early in the formation of stretch marks (when reddish-purple) may be of modest benefit, but so would topical tretinoin / vitamin A acid which would be much less costly.
Glycolic Peel for stretch marks?
Can multiple sessions of Glycolic Peels effectively reduce the visibility of stretch marks?
2 answers to “Glycolic Peel for stretch marks?”
A: Depends on Stage
Glycolic acid has the ability to moderately stimulate collagen synthesis and can be used for the treatment of stretch marks. I would only recommend them in the early stages, however. When stretch marks are in the "red" stage, striae rubra, they are are amenable to treatment with a... more
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