Use of alpha-hydroxyls in chemical peeling treatment

Abstract

With the growing concern to have healthy and youthful skin, the use of alpha-hydroxiacids has grown, being used in various treatments involving skin care. The aim of this research is to analyze scientific articles that address the use of alpha-hydroxyacids in dermatology and verify their effects on chemical peeling. This is a bibliographic review study, carried out through the search in the databases: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS), Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) and the Portal of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES). The results were obtained through the use of the descriptors: ” Chemical Peeling” and “Hydroxy Acids”. The final sample was consisted of 16 articles. The results cover the use of AHA in isolation, combined and compared with other substances. The analysis observes positive effects of the use of the substance on hydration, renewal and strengthening of the layers of the epidermis, in addition to the effectiveness in treating problems caused by acne, hyperpigmentation, melasma, photodamage, scars, fine wrinkles and stretch marks.