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Which acid is best for acne scars?

I am a 29 year old female. I want to know which acid is best for acne scars?

1 Answer

It depends upon the type and extent of the acne. The most common superficial peels used for in-office treatment of acne include high potency glycolic or salicylic acids, low potency TCA or Jessner's solution. But all of these are really not for use at home and should be performed only by a trained skin specialist to prevent complications, such as burns, pigmentary disfigurement and scarring.