Fast Facts for Board Review

Chemical Peels

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As part of our commitment to resident education, Cutis is excited to offer this monthly section with board-relevant, easy-to-review material.

This month’s fact sheet will review the use of chemical peels for dermatologic indications. Depth of commonly used peels, concentrations and peel components, and indications will be reviewed, in addition to important board fodder and practical tips.


 

Review the PDF of the fact sheet on Chemical Peels with board-relevant, easy-to-review material. This fact sheet will review the use of chemical peels for dermatologic indications.

Practice Questions

1. Which peel requires neutralization?

a. Baker-Gordon

b. glycolic acid

c. Jessner

d. salicylic acid

e. trichloroacetic acid

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