The study of glycolic acid and acanthosis nigricans
In recent years, the medical community has investigated the effect of glycolic acid on acanthosis nigricans. Acanthosis nigricans, characterized by dark skin and velvety-like thickening, are commonly found in the folds of the neck, axils, groin and other folds. It may be involved in endocrine disorders, obesity, insulin resistance, or even some drugs and genetic factors due to its complexity.

Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid, which has long been famous in the field of skin beauty. It can exfoliate, promote epidermal cell renewal, increase skin permeability, and make skin care products easier to penetrate.

It has been studied to treat acanthosis nigricans with glycolic acid. Apply glycolic acid preparations to the affected area and use them in sequence. Looking at its effect, the skin color of some patients gradually fades, and the thickening state is slightly slower. Glycolic acid can remove the accumulation of keratin, promote melanin metabolism, and make the skin tone even. And it can stab collagen production and help the skin recover elasticity.

However, the effect of glycolic acid, your mileage may vary. For obese acanthosis nigricans, only glycolic acid may be used, or it is difficult to heal. It is necessary to control weight, adjust diet, and increase exercise to reduce insulin resistance.

And glycolic acid has a certain irritation. Before use, it should be tested on a small scale to prevent allergies, redness, and tingling. When using it, choose the appropriate concentration according to the skin type, and gradually increase the frequency and amount.

In short, glycolic acid may improve acanthosis nigricans. However, when treating it, when considering the cause comprehensively, supplemented by other methods, and using glycolic acid, it should be done with caution to ensure safety and curative effect.