Abstract
The Jessner's-trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel is a procedure developed by Monheit to produce a safe, effective medium-depth chemical peel for the treatment of photoaged skin, actinic keratoses, and superficial acne scars. The technique of pretreatment degreasing and combination chemicals allow a deeper penetration for the 35% TCA, increasing its efficacy while preserving its safety. Technique and methods are reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Acne Vulgaris / surgery
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Chemexfoliation / methods*
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Cicatrix / surgery
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Drug Combinations
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Ethanol / administration & dosage
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Ethanol / therapeutic use*
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Face / surgery
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Facial Dermatoses / surgery
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Humans
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Keratosis / surgery
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Lactates / administration & dosage
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Lactates / therapeutic use*
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Lactic Acid*
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Resorcinols / administration & dosage
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Resorcinols / therapeutic use*
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Salicylates / administration & dosage
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Salicylates / therapeutic use*
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Skin Aging / drug effects
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Trichloroacetic Acid / administration & dosage
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Trichloroacetic Acid / therapeutic use*
Substances
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Drug Combinations
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Jessner's solution
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Lactates
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Resorcinols
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Salicylates
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Lactic Acid
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Ethanol
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Trichloroacetic Acid