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Would You Recommend Glycolic Acid Peels for a 19 Year Old? (photo)

Megan.OregonJun 1, 2012
I want to use glycolic acid peels to make my skin better, even out my skin tone more, and I thought that it do no harm. However, my mom thinks the opposite and thinks it could ruin my skin since I am so young. Therefore, what is the risks of using this peel for young people as opposed to older? Can I harm it? What are the risk factors? thank you

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Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended

First of all, a 50% glycolic acid peel is not likely to do much to remove acne scars or redness. Even though glycolic acid is considered a mild peel, there are many factors that affect the depth of penetration of the peel so self treatment is not advisable, especially by an inexperienced person.

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Barry Resnik, MD

In the days after a peel, the skin will get tight, shiny and can appear even more wrinkled than when you started. If that is what you mean by "worse", then the answer is yes. If you have other concerns, you should immediately see the physician who did your treatment.

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Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended

30% glycolic acid is a light, superficial chemical peel that may penetrate to the bottom layer of the epidermis. In my office. there are no restrictions after the peel other than sun avoidance and using a good sunblock. Glycolic acid peels are best suited for mild to moderate textural...

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