Intercurrences of Trichloroacetic Acid and Phenol Acid

Abstract

Many individuals are looking for procedures that help in skin rejuvenation. One of the resources to improve the quality of the skin are chemical peels, using various acids such as glycolic, retinoic, salicylic, trichloroacetic, phenol, among others, which aim to provide cell renewal. The aim of this study is to focus on the two acids that have the most complications, trichloroacetic acid and phenol acid. Phenol has been used as a deep peeling, either alone or in association with other components, they act as penetration and permeation promoters, resulting in an intense cell renewal process, normalizing skin pigmentation, attenuating marks and minimizing wrinkles. Due to its toxicity and contraindications, phenol must be applied carefully according to the recommended technique, and the patient must be monitored to obtain the maximum effectiveness of the peel and minimize the systemic effects. Trichloroacetic acid, on the other hand, is used as a moderate peeling, either alone or in association with other acids, improving the synthesis of collagen fibers, reducing wrinkles and skin renewal.