Alpha-hydroxy acids for acne
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Alpha-hydroxy acids for acne
Alpha-hydroxy acids such as lactic acid, mandelic acid, and glycolic acid (for example, Alpha Hydrox or Hydrox-C) are often used to treat acne. These products work by drying up whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples and causing the top layer of your skin to peel.
While these products are safe to use, they may cause tingling and a mild redness of the skin. Use them less often if you notice that your skin becomes very red or very dry.
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| Author | Monica Rhodes |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
| Last Updated | March 1, 2007 |
| Last updated: | March 01, 2007 |
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| Author: | Monica Rhodes |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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