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I Know Glycolic Acid is Derived from Sugar Cane, is It Safe for Someone Who Has Diabetes to Use?

lic.estheticianJul 29, 2012

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Dr. Ramona Behshad, MD
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F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)

Quite frankly, you should never use these at home. These are chemicals and should ONLY be used by trained professionals. I have many patients who did various home remedies, peels, and other things, and many of them have permanent scars and disfigurements. Even though online stores will sell just...

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Jeffrey W. Hall, MD

With glycolic peels there is usually no peeling, there could be minimal flaking but probably nothing more.  Peels you do at home are going to be buffered and not as strong as what you would find in a physician's office.  The milia is caused from using cream that is too heavy for your skin.

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David Shafer, MD, FACS

Yes, Glycolic peels may be helpful.  Also, you can try Retin A creams on a daily basis.  However, you would really need an in-person consultation to come up with the best plan for your skin.   Good Luck.

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