Glycolic Acid for Psoriasis
On the Effect of Glycolic Acid on Psoriasis
The patient with psoriasis is a disease of the skin, which is difficult to heal and the patient suffers. Recently, the treatment of glycolic acid in psoriasis has gradually attracted the attention of doctors.

Glycolic acid belongs to alpha-hydroxy acids. Its mild nature and unique physical and chemical characteristics. On the skin, it can dredge pores, make the skin breathe smoothly, and can promote the metabolism of the stratum corneum.

Try its effect on psoriasis. Keratin metabolism disorder is an important pathogenesis of psoriasis. Glycolic acid can adjust this disorder and make the thick stratum corneum gradually normal. Cover it can loosen the connection between keratinocytes, make aging keratin easy to fall off, new cells can move up, and skin texture is smooth.

Furthermore, inflammation is a key factor in the onset of psoriasis. Glycolic acid has a certain anti-inflammatory effect and can relieve redness, swelling and itching of the skin. It can act on the signaling pathways related to inflammation, reduce the release of inflammatory mediators, thereby reducing the inflammatory response and relieving the discomfort of patients.

It is also prudent to use glycolic acid to treat psoriasis. Although it has good effect, individual differences are quite large. Some patients have sensitive skin, and it may appear tingling and redness when used. Therefore, when using it, it should be done step by step, first try it on a small area, and observe the tolerance of the skin. And the choice of concentration is also important, too high concentration may cause skin damage, but it will increase the harm.

All in all, glycolic acid has certain potential in the treatment of psoriasis. Reasonable and prudent use is expected to find a new path for psoriasis patients, but clinical application still needs more research to prove its effect, check its safety, and hope to bring well-being to patients, help them get rid of disease and restore the skin's health.