Chemical Peel Center - South San Francisco, CASouth San Francisco Dermatologist Doctors for Chemical PeelType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in South San Francisco * Wall Medical Group  Paul D Hartman MD  Peninsula Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Peninsula Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Peninsula Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Ocean Medical Clinic  David A Dall MD  James D Jacobitz MD  Dermatology Center  John A Lenahan MD  Howard E Schwat MD  Marcus A Conant MD  UCSF Family Medicine Center Lakeshore  Z Skin Center  Richard Glogau MD  Werner W Ju MD  Bruce L Maltz MD  Lucy M Schmidt MD  Peter K Webb MD  Susan Wolf MD  Susan Wolf MD  Premier Dermatology  Premier Dermatology  Kathleen M Welsh MD  UCSF The Comprehensive Cancer Center  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF Dermatology  Michael K Burns MD  Ronald R Chappler MD  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  UCSF Dermatology  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  San Francisco Dermatology Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  Union Square Dermatology  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  William W Kwan MD  David J MacGregor MD  UCSF Dermatology  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  UCSF Dermatology  San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center  Union Square Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  San Francisco Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  UCSF Medical Center Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  UCSF Dermatology Surgery Department  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Quita V Cruciger MD  Drs Fields & Narurkar  Lawrence S Kaminsky MD  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  UCSF Dermatology  Drs Fields & Narurkar  Gerald A Gellin MD  Siong Chiaun Lee MD  Drs Manber & Pollat  Drs Manber & Pollat  UCSF VA Medical Center  VA Medical Center  West Oakland Health Center  Affiliates In Dermatology  Affiliates In Dermatology  Affiliates In Dermatology  Ervin H Epstein Jr. MD  Drs Gail & David Jacoby  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Affiliates In Dermatology  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Affiliates In Dermatology  Kathryn P Rodan MD & Michael G Cedars MD  Kathryn P Rodan MD & Michael G Cedars MD  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Lyle Rausch MD  Greta F Clarke MD  Dermatology Associates Of Berkeley  Warren I Dotz MD South San Francisco, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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Chemical PeelRead the Chemical Peel article » What Conditions Do a Chemical Peel Treat?Chemical peels are performed on the face, neck or hands. They can be used to:
However, sags, bulges and more severe wrinkles do not respond well to chemical peels. They may require other kinds of cosmetic surgical procedures, such as carbon dioxide laser resurfacing , a facelift , brow lift , eyelid lift or soft tissue filler (collagen or fat). A dermatologic surgeon can help determine the most appropriate type of treatment for each individual case. Who Is a Good Candidate For a Chemical Peel?Generally, fair-skinned and light-haired patients are ideal candidates for chemical peels. Darker skin types may also have good results, depending upon the type of problem being treated. How Are Chemical Peels Performed?A chemical peel can be performed in a doctor's office or in a surgery center as an outpatient procedure. The skin is thoroughly cleansed with an agent that removes excess oils and the eyes and hair are protected. One or more chemical solutions, such as glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid or carbolic acid (phenol), are applied to small areas on the skin. These applications produce a controlled wound, enabling new, regenerated skin to appear./... Recommended Reading Related to Chemical PeelKeratosis pilaris facts
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