Patient Buzz: Do PHAs Live Up to the Hype? The Expert Weighs In
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A recent Allure article highlighted a trending group of skin-care ingredients – polyhydroxy acids or PHAs. The article says PHAs are thought to be more tolerable than other chemical exfoliants.
How should you respond if a patient asks about using skin care products with PHAs?
For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD. She is medical director of the Center …
A recent Allure article highlighted a trending group of skin-care ingredients – polyhydroxy acids or PHAs. The article says PHAs are thought to be more tolerable than other chemical exfoliants.
How should you respond if a patient asks about using skin care products with PHAs?
For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD. She is medical director of the Center … Continue reading "Patient Buzz: Do PHAs Live Up to the Hype? The Expert Weighs In"
In Part II of our primer, we’ll focus on technique and aftercare. In case you missed it, view Part I of the series where we covered the basics of chemical peels.
Anesthesia
Choice of anesthetic will likely depend on the depth of the peel and patient preference. Superficial peels will likely cause only minor burning and stinging and usually require no anesthetic. Topical anesthetics can … 