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Q: Is a chemical peel helpful for controlling acne?
Q: Which is better, a microdermabrasion or chemical peel?
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Q: Is a chemical peel helpful for controlling acne?
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Eric F.  Bernstein
M.D.
New York, NY

Chemical peels are sometimes helpful at controlling acne by exfoliating the skin. See Acne Peels for more information.

 
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Q: Which is better, a microdermabrasion or chemical peel?
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Brian D.  Zelickson
M.D.
Edina, MN
Both aim to remove the upper skin layers. They are both used to exfoliate skin, though there are deeper peels which are used to rejuvenate the skin more thoroughly. These deeper peels have largely been replaced by lasers.
 
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Q: What can a chemical peel treat?
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Eric F.  Bernstein
M.D.
New York, NY

Chemical peels are used to provide exfoliation, skin rejuvenation and general skin tone improvement. See skin peels to learn more.

 
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Q: Which chemical peel solution is better?
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Brian D.  Zelickson
M.D.
Edina, MN

There are a variety of chemical peels solutions with various risks and advantages. See our matrix here to learn more.

 
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Q: Who should do my chemical peel?
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Eric F.  Bernstein
M.D.
New York, NY
Chemical peels are often performed by medical aestheticians. Any skin treatments should be performed under the guidance and expertise of a board certified physician, however.
 
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