Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
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Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
Chemical peels have been time-tested and are here to stay. Alpha-hydroxy peels are highly popular in the dermatologist's arsenal of procedures. Glycolic acid peel is the most common alpha-hydroxy acid peel, also known as fruit peel. It is simple, inexpensive, and has no downtime. This review talks about various studies of glycolic acid peels for various indications, such as acne, acne scars, me...
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عنوان ژورنال: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1178-7015
DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s34029