Effect of ghycolic acid on treatment of acne / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To observe and evaluate the effect of glycolic acid peels in the treatment of acne and scars,and to approach the indications,process and security.Methods 34 patients with acne were chosen.Glycolic acid of 20 ％,35 ％,50 ％,and 70 ％ concentration was used for chemical peeling therapy for 5 times.The concentration of glycolic acid was increased every three weeks.The efficacy was evaluated by comparison of the lesion counts before and after the course.Patients were assigned to fulfil the questionnaire to assess the follicular orifice,secretion of sebaceous glands,smooths,whiteness,scar,influence to living and satisfaction.Results 34 patients completed the course.4 patients were cured,15 patients were greatly improved,12 patients were improved,and 3 patients had no effectiveness.The efficacy rate was 91.18 ％.After treatment,73.53 ％ of the patients showed improvement in follicular orifice,55.88 ％ of the patients showed that secretion of sebaceous glands was decreased,82.35 ％ of the patients had improvement in smoothness,61.77 ％ of the patients had improvement in whiteness,and 67.65 ％ of the patients had decrease in scar formation.Conclusions Glycolic acid peeling is proved an effective,well accepted,and safe treatment for mild to moderate acne.The follicular orifice,secretion of sebaceous glands,skin smoothness,whiteness and scars could be also improved after treatment.