Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5644152 | Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Chemical peeling is a common treatment in cosmetic dermatology. A peel that has been used for many years is trichloroacetic acid. Its adverse effects have for a long time been a major limitation. We present a practical review of the characteristics, mechanisms of action, indications, and complications of superficial chemical peels and of peeling with trichloroacetic acid.
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Authors
M. Truchuelo, P. Cerdá, L.F. Fernández,