Does Salicylic Acid Thin the Skin ?

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using any product containing salicylic acid every day could thin the skin ? or getting salicylic peel could cause thinned skin ?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Salicylic acid is an excellent keratolytic and exfoliant. It should stimulate collagen and reduce pore size. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

Jeffrey W. Hall, MD · Answer

Salicylic acid is going primarily going to exfoliate the skin and diminish excess sebum that causes breakouts.  The exfoliation process will not thin skin in a negative way - it will mainly promote healthier skin and smaller pore size.  I would talk to your dermatologist before daily use of a product containing salicylic acid.  Sometimes more sensitive skin requires gradual increase to daily use.

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