Topical therapies pertain to chemical peeling agents and/or cosmeceutical skin care that may be performed as a course of treatments in clinic or used at home by the patient. Topical ingredients may have a metabolic (has an effect on cellular metabolism), caustic (causes destruction and coagulation of tissue to initiate repair) or protective effects on the skin. The treatment methods may alter as the skin undergoes changes.
INDICATIONS FOR TOPICAL THERAPIES:
AcneRhytides (wrinkles)
Hyper-pigmentation
Melasma
Wound Healing
UV damage
Dehydrated skin
Keratosis pilaris
Pseudofolliculitis barbae
Hyperkaratotic conditions
Post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation
Sebaceous congestion
CONSIDERATIONS FOR TOPICAL THERAPIES:
Some topical treatments may make you more photosensitive and require you to refrain from sun exposure or heat for a duration of time.
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