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EXFOLIATING CHEMICAL PEELS ELIMINATING THE GUESSWORK Chemical peels have been used for decades to improve the skin’s appearance by addressing problems ranging from sun damage and minor wrinkling to spe- cific dermatologic conditions, such as melasma and postinflammatory hyper- pigmentation (PIH). Until recently, all chemical peels on the market were based on one simple concept: application of one or more acid solutions directly onto the skin surface. ese agents would remove variable levels of the epidermis and dermis, aſter which the patient’s skin would heal by replacing the treated or damaged skin with fresh-looking, new skin. In general, the deeper the peel was allowed to penetrate, the longer the treated area took to heal. Exfoliative peels improve only the epidermis, a fact not oſten explained to the patient. ese superficial, exfoliative peels, currently the most popular type of chemical peel being performed, do not have a uniform lexicon in terms of their active ingredients, percentage strength of each component, and overall efficacy. Many contain active ingredients of questionable efficacy. Results of many currently available exfoliative peels are unpredictable—some exfolia- tive peels are effective in inducing epidermal exfoliation, whereas others are not. Similarly, deeper penetrating, dermal peels, as discussed in Chapter 10, also tend to be poorly defined, have multiple difficult-to-control variables, and produce unpredictable results. Furthermore, the terms “light,” “medium,” and “deep,” when used to describe chemical peels, are virtually meaningless because peel ingredients, percentage concentrations, and ultimate efficacy of these peels vary greatly, depending on the active ingredients, the physician’s skill level, and other patient-related factors (Boxes 9.1 and 9.2). AGENTS USED FOR EXFOLIATING CHEMICAL PEELS: MECHANISMS OF ACTION AND OTHER PROPERTIES TRICHLOROACETIC ACID Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) works by coagulating epidermal and dermal proteins and can be used for both epidermal and dermal peels. A few days aſter applica- tion of TCA, the affected cells in each skin layer that is reached by the acid will CHAPTER 9 Copyrighted Cop MIN MINA A eels have bee eels have bee blems rangin blems rangin conditions, conditions, U Un ntil recently til recently application of application of nts would re nts would re tient’s skin tient’s skin ng, n ng, n Materia ew skin ew skin e treated ar e treated ar ermis, a fa ermis, a fa currently currently ial a uniform a uniform h compo h compo able able - e effi e effi abl abl Taylor e—some e—some whereas othe whereas othe in Chapter in Chapter ariables, and ariables, and medium,” medium,” ngle ngle & ss ss f f Francis

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EXFOLIATING CHEMICAL PEELS

ELIMINATING THE GUESSWORKChemical peels have been used for decades to improve the skin’s appearance by addressing problems ranging from sun damage and minor wrinkling to spe-ci�c dermatologic conditions, such as melasma and postin�ammatory hyper-pigmentation (PIH). Until recently, all chemical peels on the market were based on one simple concept: application of one or more acid solutions directly onto the skin surface. �ese agents would remove variable levels of the epidermis and dermis, a�er which the patient’s skin would heal by replacing the treated or damaged skin with fresh-looking, new skin. In general, the deeper the peel was allowed to penetrate, the longer the treated area took to heal.

Exfoliative peels improve only the epidermis, a fact not o�en explained to the patient. �ese super�cial, exfoliative peels, currently the most popular type of chemical peel being performed, do not have a uniform lexicon in terms of their active ingredients, percentage strength of each component, and overall e�cacy. Many contain active ingredients of questionable e�cacy. Results of many currently available exfoliative peels are unpredictable—some exfolia-tive peels are e�ective in inducing epidermal exfoliation, whereas others are not. Similarly, deeper penetrating, dermal peels, as discussed in Chapter 10, also tend to be poorly de�ned, have multiple di�cult-to-control variables, and produce unpredictable results. Furthermore, the terms “light,” “medium,” and “deep,” when used to describe chemical peels, are virtually meaningless because peel ingredients, percentage concentrations, and ultimate e�cacy of these peels vary greatly, depending on the active ingredients, the physician’s skill level, and other patient-related factors (Boxes 9.1 and 9.2).

AGENTS USED FOR EXFOLIATING CHEMICAL PEELS: MECHANISMS OF ACTION AND OTHER PROPERTIESTRICHLOROACETIC ACID

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) works by coagulating epidermal and dermal proteins and can be used for both epidermal and dermal peels. A few days a�er applica-tion of TCA, the a�ected cells in each skin layer that is reached by the acid will

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peel o� as sheets. Repeated application causes the peel to penetrate more deeply as the TCA coagulates more protein. In other words, the concentration and vol-ume of TCA determine the TCA peel depth (Box 9.3). A�er application, a frost usually forms and gradually progresses. TCA is not absorbed systemically, and it self-neutralizes following interaction with skin proteins. �us, unlike sev-eral other chemical peeling agents (e.g., glycolic acid), the treatment site does not have to be treated with sodium bicarbonate or another neutralizing agent

Variables Related to Peeling Agents that Affect Outcome

Currently, there is no generalized consensus regarding the following:

■ Suitable active ingredients in terms of peeling agents for penetrating to speci�c depths (exfoliative agents are not suitable for dermal peels)

■ Ideal concentrations of acids used for peels penetrating to speci�c depths ■ Ideal volume of acid solution for speci�c size of skin surface areas ■ Methods for ensuring even application, absorption, and interaction

of the peeling agents with the skin.

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Patient-Related Variables that Affect Peel*†Outcome

■ Poor or uneven skin hydration†

■ Properly hydrated skin (through proper and adequate skin condition-ing) allows consistent, even acid penetration and distribution because well-hydrated skin shows a quick, visible, quanti�able response (frost-ing) a�er acid application and heals evenly and relatively quickly.

■ Poorly hydrated skin (due to improper or inadequate skin condition-ing) shows little to no visible or quanti�able response initially. �is delayed response can lead the physician to administer additional lay-ers of acid, which yield a deeper than intended peel penetration and can ultimately lead to adverse events.

■ Skin sensitivity (innate or acquired) ■ Sensitive skin is indicative of skin having an impaired barrier

function. ■ Sensitive skin is unsuitable for any resurfacing procedure because

of its propensity toward developing strong post-procedural irrita-tion, in�ammation, and suboptimal healing.

*�is box uses trichloroacetic acid as the example of the peeling agent, but most of the prin-

ciples can be applied to other chemical peeling agents as well.†Adequate and even skin hydration are achieved by at least 6 weeks of consistent daily topi-

cal use of products to precondition skin (see Chapter 2).

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following application of the TCA. Of note, TCA penetrates through the skin rapidly (within 1 to 2 minutes), and its e�ects cannot be reversed by washing skin with water or sodium bicarbonate a�er the cutaneous proteins have coagulated.

ALPHA-HYDROXY ACIDS

Used for epidermal exfoliation, alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) break apart bonds between skin cells (desmosomes), which allows epidermal exfoliation to occur through the shedding of single cells. AHAs are water soluble. �e main AHAs used in dermatology are glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acid. �ere is no gen-erally accepted consensus regarding the ideal concentration of AHAs needed to achieve an optimal epidermal exfoliating e�ect. Typically, concentrations of glycolic acid used for this purpose vary broadly, usually ranging from 30% to 70%. AHAs are not absorbed systemically and do not self-neutralize. �us, areas treated with AHAs must be neutralized a�er several minutes by the applica-tion of a basic solution like sodium bicarbonate or diluted by the application of water; the approximate time that the AHA should be in contact with the skin (before dilution or neutralization) usually ranges from 3 to 5 minutes. Without subsequent neutralization or dilution, the AHAs and their associated e�ects will penetrate deeper than intended (occasionally into the dermis). AHAs penetrate slowly through the epidermis. However, the amount of time that the AHAs are

Patient-Related Variables that Affect Peel Outcome (Continued)

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■ Presence of certain active diseases (including autoimmune disorders) ■ �ose with active lesions or simply a history of autoimmune condi-

tions such as systemic lupus erythematosus, discoid lupus erythe-matosus, or bullous disorders, and those with vascular dysfunction, such as stasis dermatitis or vasculitis, should not undergo chemi-cal peels or other resurfacing procedures because these disorders are associated with compromised healing and occasional �ares of otherwise latent disease.

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allowed to sit on the skin needs to be carefully monitored because they are very caustic to collagen and elastin and will cause scarring if permitted to penetrate to the depth of dermis. �e practitioner should expect some redness and little to no frost to appear on treatment sites a�er application of AHAs.

BETA-HYDROXY ACIDS

Also e�ective in inducing epidermal exfoliation, beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) essentially “melt” cells with which they come in contact (acantholysis), lead-ing to epidermal shedding and exfoliation. �e most commonly used BHA in dermatology is salicylic acid. Of note, unlike TCA and AHAs, BHAs are lipophilic and are thus systemically absorbed. �us, BHAs have the potential to yield both allergic and toxic reactions. Salicylate toxicity, though rare, can a�ect the central nervous system (e.g., confusion, dizziness, psychosis) as well as the gastrointestinal system (nausea and vomiting). Consequently, in gen-eral, physicians should avoid using BHAs in concentrations greater than 30% because higher concentrations not only are more likely to induce negative side e�ects but also have not been shown to o�er additional bene�t compared with solutions of less than 30%. Similar to AHAs, BHAs are not self-neutralizing and also penetrate the epidermis quickly. �e practitioner must use caution when determining how much time to allow the BHA solution to be in con-tact with the skin before dilution and neutralization (optimal times typically range from 3 to 5 minutes). Also similar to what is observed with AHA appli-cation, little to no frost will appear a�er the application of a BHA to the skin.

RESORCINOL

Resorcinol is used for epidermal action. Its mechanism of action is much like that associated with phenol, which is a deeper dermal peel solution that has lost its popularity because of its potential for serious systemic side e�ects. Speci�cally, both resorcinol and phenol induce epidermal acantholysis as well as coagulation and precipitation of cellular proteins. With resorcinol, protein coagulation is limited to keratinocytes within the epidermis, whereas with phenol, penetration is deeper, and proteins within the dermis are coagulated. Although serious systemic side e�ects are more likely to occur with phenol, resorcinol is much less likely to induce systemic e�ects. Of note, resorcinol is absorbed systemically and can lead to methemoglobinemia, especially when used on children or on large areas of the body.

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previously mentioned uncertainties (e.g., optimal concentration of the active ingredients in the peeling solution, optimal total volume of the acid solution administered, and ideal duration of time between when the acid and the dilut-ing and neutralizing agent are subsequently applied, when the solution is not self-neutralizing). Speci�cally, this new approach has �ne-tuned the art of administering chemical peels to make them safer to perform and easier to learn through the following measures:

• Adopting a skin classi�cation system (see Chapter 4) that takes into account the e�ect of skin thickness, color, and suitability for peels to various depths

• Conditioning the skin before the peel to eliminate skin sensitivity, restore proper hydration, and activate the skin’s ability to renew itself

• Establishing that TCA is the gold-standard peeling agent to be used when one wants to perform a chemical peel that penetrates down to the level of the dermis. TCA o�ers superior, predictable results; short-lived activity (seconds); and a self-neutralizing capability. Because of the latter, it does not need to be washed o� or bu�ered with a basic solution.

• Incorporating a color guide (blue dye) into the peeling solution, which penetrates into the dermis, to ensure that an even application and intended depth are reached

• Standardizing optimal concentrations and formulations of TCA used in chemical peels, as well as the appropriate volumes for speci�c surface areas and intended depths of penetration

• Obtaining not only super�cial, exfoliating bene�ts of more super�cial peels but also the deeper, dermal bene�ts following such peels

• Allowing physicians to accurately determine the depth of dermal pen-etration by providing clearly identi�able, clinical depth signs

• Establishing safe, yet e�ective, peel depths for all skin types (determined by observing clinical depth signs). �is way, peels will not alter one’s original skin color or texture, and the chances of serious complications are minimized.

�ese innovations include three highly safe and reliable exfoliative peels, as well as a universal dermal peel (Table 9.1) that o�ers clearly identi�able depth signs. More speci�c details regarding this dermal peel are given in Chapter 10. �rough this comprehensive spectrum of chemical peels, characterized by the

T 9.1 ZO Peels: Penetration Depths and �eir Associated ObjectivesPeel Penetration Depth ObjectiveZO Retinol Stimulation Peel (home application)

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ZO 3-Step Peel Epidermis Deep exfoliation and stimulation (epidermis and upper dermis)

ZO Controlled Depth Peel

Papillary dermisImmediate reticular dermis

Mild skin tighteningStrong skin tightening

Upper reticular dermis Maximal skin tightening and some skin leveling

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intended and maximal depth of penetration, physicians are now able to o�er a peel that precisely reaches whichever of the following four main levels that one desires: the epidermis, the papillary dermis (PD), the immediate reticular dermis (IRD), and the upper reticular dermis (URD).

NEW ZO EXFOLIATING PEELSTo simplify the exfoliating peel process and increase its bene�ts, the new exfo-liating peels—ZO Retinol Stimulation Peel, Invisapeel, and ZO 3-Step Peel—combine agents that induce epidermal exfoliation and strongly stimulate the epidermis and dermis simultaneously. �is is not generally characteristic of other exfoliating peels on the market. �e ZO exfoliating peels are delivered in easy- to-administer packages with clear instructions. �ey are remarkably safe, result-ing in little to no side e�ects when performed properly on compliant patients.

ZO RETINOL STIMULATION PEEL

Retinol is a powerful acid that can be very irritating and chemically unstable. Vehicles and formulations that include water or oil signi�cantly diminish reti-nol’s activity. �e concentration of retinol must be 1% or greater in chemical peels and greater than 0.3% in topical cosmetic products. However, most retinol-containing products currently on the market contain only trace amounts of retinol (below a 0.3% concentration), and the retinol may be delivered in a neutralized form by manufacturers trying to reduce irritation. �e e�cacy of these products is therefore highly questionable (Box 9.4).

�e ZO Retinol Stimulation Peel, a home peel that entails several con-secutive days of twice-daily application of a speci�ed amount of Ossential Advanced Radical Night Repair, avoids the previously mentioned problems through its unique anhydrous formulation as well as its 1% concentration of retinol. �e retinol is encapsulated in microspheres and lipospheres to reduce potential irritation. �e microspheres and lipospheres allow absorption of ret-inol into skin cells and prevent contact of free retinol with the skin extracellu-larly. �is ultimately reduces the potential for irritation. When applied nightly, the retinol in Ossential Advanced Radical Night Repair functions as an anti-aging agent, delivered in a stabilized formulation. �e cream is applied to the face each night (4 pumps, the equivalent of 1 gram). For a milder approach,

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When used twice daily as a peeling agent, it can induce exfoliation through dehydration and forced exfoliation of the surface epidermis for 2 to 3 days, leading to much deeper and more powerful stimulation and anti-aging e�ects. �is stimulation also improves skin strength and texture by increasing the production of collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans.

Use of Retinol versus TretinoinFor direct application to the skin, retinol is preferred over tretinoin (Table 9.2). Tretinoin is extremely irritating and, as a free agent, penetrates through the epidermis intercellularly before exerting its bene�t intracellularly. Any excess tretinoin that remains extracellularly within the epidermis will con-tinue to cause severe irritation. It is virtually impossible to predict the opti-mal amount of tretinoin for any given treatment area of skin. In contrast, the retinol in Ossential Advanced Radical Night Repair penetrates down to the dermis, while causing exfoliation of only the upper portion of the epidermis.

Home Application�e specially formulated retinol (with an anhydrous base) allows Ossential Advanced Radical Night Repair to be used nightly as part of a basic skin care regimen and twice daily as a peeling agent that provides strong stimulation and bene�ts. �is was demonstrated in 100 patients of all skin types and with various skin disorders. A�er completion of the ZO Retinol Stimulation Peel, all experienced healing times of 3 to 4 days, without occurrence of signi�cant irritation, redness, or sensitivity. Subsequently, patients experienced continu-ous improvement for 2 to 3 weeks a�er the peel, which other current commer-cially available exfoliating peels cannot provide.

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With AHA, BHA, Jessner’s solution, and other currently available exfolia-tors, the peeling agent is applied during one visit, and the skin exfoliates for 2 to 3 days therea�er. Such peels result in limited, short-lived improvement of the skin’s surface, with no stimulating e�ects. In contrast, the ZO Retinol Stimulation Peel is an ongoing process of total epidermal repair that provides dermal bene�ts that no other epidermal peels can o�er. �is peel consists of multiple steps (Table 9.5) that users must follow sequentially for 3 to 5 days to maximize the procedure’s bene�ts and therapeutic e�cacy. Patients should perform this peel every 2 to 3 months as an anti-aging strategy, which will keep skin looking its best inde�nitely.

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Rarely, reactions including redness, stinging, and excessive exfoliation may occur during the peeling process following inadequate pre-peel conditioning (not reaching tolerance with the once-daily use of Ossential Advanced Radical Night Repair before the peel). In such cases, patients can be instructed to 1) stop the peel at any time or 2) apply calming and hydrating creams before applying the ZO Retinol Stimulation formula (never a�er or on top of it) to increase skin tolerance. Of note, application of calming and hydrating creams on top of (a�er) the application of the ZO Retinol Stimulation Peel formula is discouraged because this would reduce the activity and the penetration of the Ossential Advanced Radical Night Repair.

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Invisapeel, the only peel that does not require prior skin conditioning, is a universal peel that can be applied to any skin surface, on any skin type, and as part of treatment for any condition. It is applied by the patient at home, usually to the target areas daily or two to three times per week. Invisapeel is intended to maximize the bene�ts and accelerate the results of any treatment program, medical or nonmedical, because it enhances penetration of topical agents, stimulates epidermal renewal, and maintains the skin’s smoothness and natural healthy glow. It is called Invisapeel because patients who undergo this peel experience no visible exfoliation or reactions. Without visible peeling or symptoms, patients need not worry about the appearance of exfoliating skin.

�is peel delivers proteases and fruit enzymes from papain and bromelain together with glycolic acid. It is enriched with bio-preventative and immune-regulatory factors that eliminate burning or stinging sensations, in�ammation, redness, and the skin dryness and irritation that are encountered with currently available exfoliating peels. In contrast to other peels, Invisapeel preserves the barrier function while maintaining natural hydration and is not associated with any symptoms. Patients can use Invisapeel on the face or the body.

IndicationsBecause of its keratolytic activity, Invisapeel is ideal for treating hyperkera-totic disorders that commonly a�ect the skin of the arms, knees, and elbows. Daily application of Invisapeel can also be bene�cial for the following:

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Figures 9.5, 9.6, and 9.7 show successful treatment of arms with Invisapeel. Table 9.6 gives instructions on applying Invisapeel to the face and body.

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Compared with the ZO Retinol Stimulation Peel, the ZO 3-Step Peel is a deeper exfoliating peel that provides much stronger stimulation. �e ZO 3-Step Peel must be performed in the o�ce because there is a small chance the peel solution could penetrate down to the PD, especially in patients with thin skin. If this occurs, the situation requires more intense, dermal peel management.

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• Five grams of 6% retinol in a microsphere formulation with a highly pen-etrating base

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Indications for the ZO 3-Step Peel

■ Melasma ■ Postin�ammatory hyperpigmentation ■ To improve and even out the results of past resurfacing procedures ■ Textural damage and irregularity (enlarged pores or fresh, early acne

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