I am 60 years old and I have fair skin with brown spots on cheeks and forehead, plus scattered small keratoses that are flesh-to-brown colored, with a few in my hairline. What are the best chemical peels for this? Do I need two separate procedures? Will laser treatments destroy hair follicles?
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It is important to determine whether this is the beginning of a hypertrophic scarring process or simple allergic dermatitis. Also, do you have any fever blisters anywhere?
Skin undergoing deeper peels must be watched very closely for reddish raised spider web type changes that could convert to...
Laser and chemical peels can both be very effective for reducing freckles. If you have normal to oily skin, consider a 10% TCA peel. If you have very dry skin, consider a 50-70% Glycolic acid peel. As far as lasers, many laser/light devices are effective, including the IPL/fotofacial,...
It is not known to what extent chemical peel agents are found in breast milk in women who undergo peeling procedures while breastfeeding. The safe and responsible thing to do though is to avoid chemical peels while breast feeding. The risk, even if small, is simply not worth it...