“Can chemical peels make acne scars worse?”

A series of superficial peels, such as with high concentrations of glycolic or salicylic acid; Jessner's solution and low concentrations of TCA have been used for decades to treat acne and acne and to hasten the fading of the brown spots following acne flares. Improperly performed, such by at-home attempts to self-treat or by inexperienced physicians and non-physicians using too strong peels or improperly applying them can cause scarring or damage to the skin. So, best to leave peels to experienced hands, so that the right choice of peeling agent will applied in the correct manner to be safe and effective.