Effects of Beta Hydroxy Acid on the Facial Skin in Acne Patients.
- Author:
Ho Sup LEE
1
;
Il Hwan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea. redmt1@netian.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Beta hydroxy acid;
Skin barrier function;
Corneometer;
Sebumeter;
PH-meter;
TEWL
- MeSH:
Acne Vulgaris*;
Butylated Hydroxyanisole;
Humans;
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration;
Hyperpigmentation;
Melanosis;
Salicylic Acid;
Skin*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2002;40(8):886-889
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Several studies demonstrated that high concentration salicylic acid (beta hydroxy acid, BHA) peels were beneficial for acne, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, oily skin, enlarged pores and surface roughness. OBJECTIVE: We have focused on the facial skin in acne patients after several BHA peels. METHODS: Thirty patients with acne vulgaris were included in this study. The peels were performed at 2 week intervals and sixteen patients completed a series of five peels. Stratum corneum hydration, skin surface lipid, skin pH, transepidermal water loss(TEWL) were measured at each visit and 2 weeks later after the last peel. RESULTS: The stratum corneum hydration, skin surface lipid, skin pH, TEWL did not show a statistically significant difference between the value of pretreatment and after five peels CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest that BHA peels can be used to treat acne patients without disruption of normal skin function.
