Background: Comedone formation has an essential role in pathophysiology of acne, therefore destroying of comedones and preventing of comedone formation is very important in acne treatment. Objective: To determine the effect of superficial peeling with 70% glycolic acid in the improvement of acne. Patients and Methods: In this open clinical trial without control group, 30 patients with acne referred to Razi Hospital in Tehran (Mean age 18) years were treated with 70% glycolic acid and their clinical improvement was evaluated. Results: Mean numbers of comedones were 24.4±15.2 and 2.6±5.9 in first and last visits respectively (P<0.005). Moreover, 18 patients (60%) and 12 patients (40%) had complete and relative improvement, respectively. The side effects of this treatment were minimum and transient. Conclusion: Superficial peeling with 70% glycolic acid is effective in treatment of mild acne.
Nazemi,M. , Arad,S. , Haji Hosseini,H. and Ehsani,A. (2003). Efficacy of superficial peeling with 70% Glycolic Acid in treatment of Acne. Iranian Journal of Dermatology, 6(4), 24-27.
MLA
Nazemi,M. , , Arad,S. , , Haji Hosseini,H. , and Ehsani,A. . "Efficacy of superficial peeling with 70% Glycolic Acid in treatment of Acne", Iranian Journal of Dermatology, 6, 4, 2003, 24-27.
HARVARD
Nazemi M., Arad S., Haji Hosseini H., Ehsani A. (2003). 'Efficacy of superficial peeling with 70% Glycolic Acid in treatment of Acne', Iranian Journal of Dermatology, 6(4), pp. 24-27.
CHICAGO
M. Nazemi, S. Arad, H. Haji Hosseini and A. Ehsani, "Efficacy of superficial peeling with 70% Glycolic Acid in treatment of Acne," Iranian Journal of Dermatology, 6 4 (2003): 24-27,
VANCOUVER
Nazemi M., Arad S., Haji Hosseini H., Ehsani A. Efficacy of superficial peeling with 70% Glycolic Acid in treatment of Acne. Iran J Dermatol, 2003; 6(4): 24-27.
