Chemical Peels: A Global Perspective

Chemical peeling is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin that is typically performed on the face, neck or hands. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes it to "blister" and eventually peel off. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin (American Society for Dermatologic Surgery).

This book is a practical guide to chemical peel processes for dermatologists.

Divided into 41 sections, the text begins with an overview of the history and classification of chemical peels, histology of skin and wound healing, basic chemistry and patient assessment and preparation.

The following chapters cover numerous types of chemical peel treatments for a variety of disorders, and the book concludes with discussion on peel treatment results amongst patients of different ethnicities and skin tones.  

Edited by internationally recognised specialists in the field of dermatology, the book is highly illustrated with nearly 350 clinical photographs and tables to enhance learning.

Key points

• Practical guide to chemical peel processes for dermatologists
• Covers numerous types of chemical peel treatments for different disorders
• Edited by internationally recognised specialists in the field
• Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and tables

1. The History of Chemical Peels
2. Histology of the Skin and Wound Healing
3. Definition and Classification of Chemical Peels
4. Basic Chemistry and Factors Affecting Penetration
5. Priming, Prepeel and Postpeel Care
6. Patient Assessment and Counseling
7. Glycolic Acid Peels
8. Procedure of Glycolic Acid Peel
9. Salicylic Acid Peels
10. Trichloroacetic Acid Peels
11. Lactic Acid Peels
12. Mandelic Acid Peels
13. Pyruvic Acid Peel
14. Jessner’s Peels and Resorcinol Peels
15. Tretinoin and Retinol Peels
16. Phytic Acid Peel
17. Medium-depth Peeling with Special Consideration to Ethnic Skin
18. Phenol Peels and Its Modifications for Skin of Color
19. Medium-depth Peels
20. Deep Peels: A Review of Chemical Peels for All Skin Types
21. Sequential Peels
22. Yellow Peels
23. Arginine Peel
24. Ferulac Peel
25. Combination Peels
26. Proprietary Peels
27. Combination Therapy: Chemical Peels with Other Technologies
28. Chemical Peels in Melasma
29. Chemical Peels for the Treatment of Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
30. Chemical Peels for Acne and Acne Scars in Dark Skin
31. Special Scenario: Peels for Photoaging
32. Chemical Peeling in Sensitive Skin
33. Party Peels
34. Extra-facial Peeling
35. Home-based Peeling Systems
36. Innovations with Chemical Peels in Dark Skin
37. Chemical Peels in Dark Skinned Patients: Asian and African Skin
38. Chemical Peels in Ethnic Skin: Latin American Skin
39. Complications of Chemical Peels and How to Deal with Them
40. Recent Advances in Treatment with Chemical Peels
41. Chemical Peel Pearls

Appendix
Index

Rashmi Sarkar MD MNAMS
Professor of Dermatology, STD and Leprosy, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital, New Delhi, India

Wendy E Roberts MD FAAD
Generational and Cosmetic Dermatology, Rancho Mirage, California, USA

Sneha Ghunawat MD DNB
Consultant Dermatologist and Cosmetologist, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Zubin K Mandlewala MBBS DDV
Consultant Dermatologist, Department of Private Practice Reflectionz Clinic, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Ishad Aggarwal MBBS MD
Senior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India