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Alpha-Hydroxy acid
Aka: Alpha-Hydroxy acid, Lac-Hydrin, Glycolic Acid
- Indications
- Dyshidrotic Eczema
- Xerotic Eczema
- Preparations
- Alpha-Hydroxy acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid (8%)
- Lactic Acid or Lac-Hydrin (8-12%)
- Urea (3-6%)
- Combination agents with Skin Lubricant
- Eucerin plus
- Lubriderm moisture recovery cream
- Mechanism
- Forces epidermal cells to produce keratin
- Keratin is softer and more flexible
- Keratin is less likely to crack and fissure
- Adverse Effects
- May burn for few minutes with first applications
- Do not replace or add to oil barrier
- Dosing
- Dry Skin
- Use once to twice per day for 3 weeks
- Taper frequency to 1-3 days per week
- Aging
- Apply 1-2 days each week