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VOL. 8, ISSUE 11 (2021)
Safety of salicylic acid peel in facial dermatoses
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Anjali R Nair, Priyanka K, Nagaraja, Badrinath N
Abstract
Background: Salicylic acid has been used topically to treat various skin disorders like melasma, acne, freckles, wrinkles etc. Although salicylic acid appears to be the miracle ingredient, there are genuine safety concerns associated with it. Objectives: The aim of the study is to understand the side effects that can occur in different patients with various facial dermatoses, caused by using salicylic acid peel and on the basis of the results, to adjust the concentration of salicylic acid peel in certain group of patients to avoid undesired side effects if required. Methods: The study included 52 patients, of either sex and aged between 10 years to 60 years, who underwent chemical peeling with 30 percent salicylic acid peel for various facial dermatoses that included acne, melasma, freckles, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, actinic keratosis and others. Depending on the severity of lesions, 4 to 8 sessions were done. On each weekly visit, tolerance and side effects of prior peel was evaluated, assessed and recorded in prepared questionnaire format. Results: Transient erythema, excessive dryness, mild burning and irritation were the most common reported side effects in the patients. Persisting erythema that lasted for 2 days were present in 2 patients. Milia was reported by 2 patients. Treatment with salicylic acid peel for various facial dermatoses is a relatively safe procedure with only minor side effects occurring in few patients which can be easily managed.
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Pages:59-61
How to cite this article:
Anjali R Nair, Priyanka K, Nagaraja, Badrinath N "Safety of salicylic acid peel in facial dermatoses". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 8, Issue 11, 2021, Pages 59-61
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