Chemical Peels: A Global Perspective

Chemical peeling is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin that is typically performed on the face, neck or hands. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes it to "blister" and eventually peel off. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin (American Society for Dermatologic Surgery).

This book is a practical guide to chemical peel processes for dermatologists.

Divided into 41 sections, the text begins with an overview of the history and classification of chemical peels, histology of skin and wound healing, basic chemistry and patient assessment and preparation.

The following chapters cover numerous types of chemical peel treatments for a variety of disorders, and the book concludes with discussion on peel treatment results amongst patients of different ethnicities and skin tones.  

Edited by internationally recognised specialists in the field of dermatology, the book is highly illustrated with nearly 350 clinical photographs and tables to enhance learning.

Key points

• Practical guide to chemical peel processes for dermatologists
• Covers numerous types of chemical peel treatments for different disorders
• Edited by internationally recognised specialists in the field
• Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and tables

Rashmi Sarkar MD MNAMS
Professor of Dermatology, STD and Leprosy, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital, New Delhi, India

Wendy E Roberts MD FAAD
Generational and Cosmetic Dermatology, Rancho Mirage, California, USA

Sneha Ghunawat MD DNB
Consultant Dermatologist and Cosmetologist, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Zubin K Mandlewala MBBS DDV
Consultant Dermatologist, Department of Private Practice Reflectionz Clinic, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Ishad Aggarwal MBBS MD
Senior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India