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Would a Light AHA Peel Be the Safest for Brown Skin?
asked 1 year ago by Michael17 in Quebec
Latest answer by Dina D. Strachan, MD
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Tags: male, AHA, brown skin, safety
and are there any differences, being a male, vs. female skin in the results?
3 answers to Would a Light AHA Peel Be the Safest for Brown Skin?
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Chemical peels can be performed on patients of all skin types
When deciding to do a chemical peel on brown skin, it is safest to choose a doctor who is experienced treating brown skin. Yes, brown skin can hyperpigment after inflammation but a skilled practitioner will know how to minimize and manage this risk. There are many types of peels that can be performed on brown skin with excellent resutls
Dina D. Strachan, MD
New York Dermatologist
New York Dermatologist
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Lactic acid or Sal Acid for dark skin
The important thing is that any procedure that produces inflammation can induce post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (brown spots) in the skin, so any procedure will give you some risk of brown spots. I like Lactic Acid or Salacylic Acid peels in darker skin patients, but also utilize a high quality hydroquinone and start with lower concentrations. If you have darker skin, you will have a slower improvement, but excellent improvements can ben make in skin tone and texture!
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Michael Howard Swann, MD
Springfield Dermatologic Surgeon
Springfield Dermatologic Surgeon
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I prefer salicylic acid and Jessner
The use of all chemicals on darker skin runs the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Picking or pulling the desquamating skin increases the risk. I like salicylic acid Theraplex peels best. It is anti-inflammatory, lipophilic (so it helps with any acne) and works well on darker skin under the cautious eyes of a board certified dermatologist. Both men and women do well with this peel. Silkpeel is also a great option for darker skin.
