Histologic Changes in the Skin of Hairless Mice Following Peeling With Salicylic Acid

Whitening Effect of Salicylic Acid Peels in Asian Patients

“…Salicylic acid at a high concentration exfoliates only the cornified cells of the epidermis and hair follicles without any degenerative or inflammatory changes, leading to regeneration of the epidermis and the papillary dermis. 7,8 The comedolytic and anti-inflammatory effects of salicylic acid are suitable for both inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesions.…”

Salicylic Acid Peels in Polyethylene Glycol Vehicle for the Treatment of Comedogenic Acne in Japanese Patients

“…[3][4][5][6][7] There is still a paucity of data on the efficacy and safety of salicylic acid peels; therefore, we focused on the efficacy of salicylic acid peels for the elimination of comedones, a precursor to all subsequent lesions of acne, in Japanese patients with comedogenic acne.…”

The Management of Atrophic Acne Scars: Overview and New Tools

“…A) Milder scarring (1 point each) Macular erythematous pigmented Mildly atrophic dish-like used concentration for acne scars is 30% in multiple sessions, 3-5 times, every 3-4 weeks [23,24]. Possible side effects of salicylic acid peeling are mild and temporary; they include mainly erythema and dryness.…”