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Superficial Peeling

STAGNONE, JAMES J. M.D., FACP¹

¹ James J. Stagnone, M.D., FACP, is Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Address reprint requests to James J. Stagnone, M.D., FACP, 1021 Medical Arts Avenue N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87102.

The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology 15(9):p 924-930, September 1989. | DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.1989.tb03179.x

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Abstract

Superficial peeling involves the topical use of mild exfoliating chemicals to rejuvenate actinically damaged facial skin and to treat acne, pigmentary disturbances, fine wrinkling, and superficial scarring. Some of the chemicals that can be used and the various techniques employed are discussed.