Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Superficial and deep chemical peel treatments are safe and effective options for mild acne, pigmentation abnormalities, actinic keratosis, fine wrinkles and for rejuvenation. Possible complications include infection, hyperpigmentation and scarring. The case report of a young female patient is presented who suffered a superficial second-degree chemical burn with bacterial superinfection after a chemical peel done by a cosmetician. It is vital, that cosmetician should only perform superficial chemical peeling of the upper layer of the epidermis. Chemical peels that penetrate deeper should only be performed by dermatologist who is also competent at managing complications.
Authors: Réka Palatka, Éva Szabó
Language: English
Subfield: Dermatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413282811