Chemical Peels using Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Chemical peels using Alpha Hydroxy Acids are used in treating people who have fine wrinkles and areas of pigmentation in their skin. Alpha Hydroxy Acids like glycolic, lactic etc, usually in a 12% solution, are used to give the mildest peels. They are also recommended for people who have areas of dryness in their skin and sometimes even for acne. Doctors usually decide on weekly intervals between peels but can vary the intervals between the peels if the results require it.

Some people experience various types of reactions to the AHA peels. Some of the common symptoms observed with such people are redness and irritation of the treated portion. In some extreme cases, severe stinging has also been reported. But these effects disappear in a few days when the skin adjusts to the chemicals in the AHA peel.

The doctor will apply the peeling solution on your face and since no protective covering is used, you are free to go about your activities afterwards. The whole process will take only a few minutes and after the procedure is complete, the doctor will give you a maintenance cream which has to be applied everyday at home. This maintenance cream is usually a milder form of the Alpha Hydroxy Acid that was used.

With the weekly treatments at the clinic and the daily maintenance regime at home, you will start to see improvements within days. The AHA peel has been proven very effective for most people and they are now being mixed with bleach to treat uneven pigmentation.

The doctor will warn you not to get too much direct exposure to sunlight during the treatment. This is a very serious warning and has to be strictly abided by. So, if you plan to go out during the day, get adequate protection from the sun.

This article does not provide or substitute for professional medical advice. If you plan to follow the tips given in this article, you should consult your doctor and ask him his opinion. No claim of liability will be entertained by the author in the event of damage being caused due to the misinterpretation of facts contained in this article.