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Chemical Peelings: Face

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Chemical peel, which is also known as chemical exfoliation, consists on the application of one or more exfoliating skin agents, leading to the destruction of some layers of the epidermis or dermis, followed by the regeneration of the skin. Different substances are used to promote chemical exfoliation, and they should be chosen according to the skin phototypes, to the area, and to the dermatoses to be treated. Usually chemical peels promote skin rejuvenation through the improvement of the skin texture, fine lines, and pigmentation. It can also reduce actinic keratosis and some superficial scars. In this chapter, we are going to discuss different types of peels, mechanism of action, steps of the procedures, indications and contraindication, side effects, and its management.

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  1. Brazilian Society of Dermatology, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Maria Paulina Villarejo Kede & Luiza Soares Guedes

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  1. Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, São Paulo, Brazil

    Maria Claudia Almeida Issa

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    Bhertha Tamura

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Kede, M.P.V., Guedes, L.S. (2017). Chemical Peelings: Face. In: Issa, M., Tamura, B. (eds) Daily Routine in Cosmetic Dermatology. Clinical Approaches and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20250-1_29-1

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