Chemical Facial Peel Formulations: an Overview
Author(s): Levine Phillip J
Issue: Sep/Oct 1999 - Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy
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Page(s): 375-377
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Abstract: The author discusses consultative opportunities, three commonly used formulations (Jessner’s Solution, Unna’s Paste, and the Baker-Gordon Formula) and patient cautions. He also explains the chemical-peel office procedure.
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