ABSTRACT
Chemical peeling procedures are commonly performed in Caucasian skin (Fitzpatrick’s skin types I, II, and III) for photodamage, actinic keratoses, rhytides, acne, scarring, and dyschromias [1]. Despite the general popularity of chemical peels in lighter complexioned racial-ethnic groups, cosmetic surgeons have been reluctant to perform these procedures in darker racial-ethnic groups, in particular, skin types V and VI. Historically, there have been major concerns regarding the induction of dyschromias and scarring. Recent data, however, suggest that peeling procedures are indeed safe and efficacious for darker racial ethnic groups [2].
