Effects of Jessner’s solution chemical peeling in the treatment of acne vulgaris

Authors

  • Uzma Dost Muhammad Rajar Department of Dermatology, Isra University, Hyderabad.
  • Asher Ahmed Mashhood Department of Dermatology, Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi.
  • Attiya Tareen Department of Dermatology, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi.

Keywords:

Acne Vulgaris, Jessner’s Solution, Epidermis

Abstract

Objective Chemical peeling is a process of skin resurfacing that is frequently been used for the purpose of aesthetics and facial rejuvenation. Hence the present study is aimed to determine the effects of chemical peeling performed using a Jessner’s Solution (JS) chemical peeler as an agent in the management of acne vulgaris.   Methods A study was conducted on 100 acne vulgaris patients to whom four sessions of chemical peeling procedure was performed to determine its impact on acne scarring.   Results  Most of the patients had a scarring at cheeks 48%, at both forehead and chin the number of patients with scarring were 25%, around 17% have scarring at cheeks and chin, 6% have scarring at cheeks and forehead where as 4% had scarring on complete face.   Conclusion The study has concluded that chemical peeling performed by using a JS chemical peeler found to be significantly effective among patients with acne vulgaris.  

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2023-08-07

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Rajar UDM, Mashhood AA, Tareen A. Effects of Jessner’s solution chemical peeling in the treatment of acne vulgaris. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2023Aug.7 [cited 2024Dec.4];33(3):821-6. Available from: http://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/2167

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