by developmentdruttamspecial | Jan 19, 2021 | Blog
It is a procedure or technique in which nontoxic chemicals are used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin. Chemical peeling helps in removing the damaging layer of the skin . A dermatologist decides the right type chemical peeling for you based on the severity of your skin condition .
BENEFITS OF CHEMICAL PEELING :
Chemical peeling are useful for treating acne , dark spots and tanned skin. It’s helps in treating acne breakouts and inflammation by removing all the dead cells. Chemical peeling helps in improving skin texture by reducing large pores . It is a very popular and effective treatment for pigmentation . Chemical peeling also helps in reducing the signs of anti aging like fine lines and wrinkles .
WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CHEMICAL PEELING TREATMENT?
Individuals who are 15 years and above are eligible for this treatment . Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid this treatment. It is suitable for all skin types.
CHEMICALS USED IN PEELING :
*Glycolic Acid
* Salicylic Acid
* Tartaric Acid
*Trichloroacetic Acid
* Lactic acid
*Mandelic acid
SOURCES OF ACID :
• Glycolic Acid – Sugarcane
• Mandelic acid – Apple
• Lactic acid – Glucose
• Tartaric Acid – Grapes
• Citric acid – Citric Fruits
ROLE OF DIFFERENT ACID USED IN PEELING TREATMENT:
✓ Glycolic Acid – Acne
, Glow, tanning , wrinkles and pigmentation
✓ Mandelic acid – Glow
✓ Lactic acid – Glow
✓ Salicylic Acid – Acne
✓ Retinal – Acne , Glow and tanning
✓ Trichloroacetic Acid – Scars, Acne
PROCEDURE :
During the consultation , a dermatologist analysis the patients skin condition and then evaluate the medical history . Based on the doctors analysis he/she may advise you to undergo the chemical peeling treatment according to your skin condition and type.
AFTER PEELING TREATMENT HOME CARE:
Use broad spectrum sunscreen minimum Spf 30++ . Avoid Sunlight protect yourself with Umbrella , Sunglasses , face mask . Avoid Face Scrubbing . Avoid cosmetics in face for at least about 7 days .
Use moisturizer minimum 2-3 times in a day . Eat fresh fruits and vegetables as much as you can . Drink 2/3 litres in a day to keep your skin hydrated . Avoid oily/ Junk and spicy food for better results .
** Note :- Exfoliation plays a very important role in chemical peeling treatment . This treatment hardly takes less than an hour. Results are visible within two weeks after the first session. Dermatologist usually recommend 6-8 sessions for best results.
by developmentdruttamspecial | May 29, 2014 | Blog, News
Introduction: Effective keloid management is still difficult despite many recent modalities being introduced. Lasers such as pulse dye lasers and Nd:YAG lasers have been tried for the treatment of keloids due to their ability to cause capillary destruction and also collagenase induction, but adequate data are lacking.
Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of keloids.
Material and methods: We conducted a prospective study of 39 hypertrophic scars (of less than 6 months duration) and keloids (of more than 6 months duration) in 19 patients who were treated with a long-pulsed (1064 nm) Nd:YAG laser for 3 sessions at three-week intervals. At each visit, the treatment effectiveness was measured by the Vancouver scar score (VSS) on the basis of vascularity, pigmentation, pliability and height. Therapeutic effectiveness criteria (TEC) and patient satisfaction scores (PSS) were also recorded. Data was statistically analyzed with the help of the One-way ANNOVA test.
Results: The total improvement in the VSS was 29.6% at the end of the study. There was no significant difference in improvement based on site-wise comparison. With the PSS, 18 out of 29 patients recorded an improvement of 30-50%. With the TEC, 21 showed excellent improvement followed by 13 having effective and none having inefficient improvement. Lesions of less than 6 months duration showed statistically significant improvement in terms of vascularity, pliability, height and total score (P <0.003); on the other hand, keloids of more than 6 months duration showed statistically significant improvement in terms of vascularity, pliability and total score (P<0.0001), but not in height. Comparing between both subgroups, the percent improvement was greater in keloids of less than 6 months duration (17.5% in vascularity and 33% in height, 10.3% in total score). Side-effects observed were transient; post-procedure pain occurred in three patients and hypopigmentation in one patient.
Conclusion: Long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser is effective and safe in the treatment of keloids and serves as a new emerging tool for treatment, with significant improvement seen in Vascularity, Pliability, Height and Total score parameters, particularly in early scars. Though complete resolution was not seen in any patient, this modality may be used as an adjunct to other existing traditional treatments as is easy to perform and free from significant side effects. Treating keloids early is of high importance for achieving better results. A larger study with a longer follow up is recommended.
Key words: Keloids, hypertrophic scars, Nd:YAG laser.
Article: J. LA&HA, Vol. 2015, OnlineFirst. Received: July 8, 2015; Accepted: October 9, 2015
