On the Method of Using Glycolic Acid for Peri-Keratosis
In people with Peri-Keratosis
, skin diseases are mostly found in the extended sides of the limbs, like chicken skin, red or brown in color, which is unsightly. For glycolic acid, it is quite effective in relieving this disease.
If you want to use glycolic acid to treat peri-keratosis, you should first know the nature of the skin. If it is a sensitive skin, you need to try it on a small scale first. Take a little glycolic acid product and apply it to the elbow or behind the ear. After a few days, observe whether there is redness, swelling and itching. If there is no abnormality, it can be gradually used on the affected area.
Use glycolic acid, the frequency must be careful. At first, it should be used once every few days. When the skin gets used to it, it can be gradually increased to once a day or every other day. And when applying, the technique should be light, evenly applied to the affected area, and do not rub vigorously to avoid hurting the skin.
In addition, the choice of concentration is also critical. For beginners, low-concentration glycolic acid products should be selected, such as those with a concentration of 2% - 5%. When the skin tolerates it, the concentration can be increased as appropriate. However, high-concentration products must not be used rashly to prevent skin damage.
In addition, when using glycolic acid, sun protection should not be ignored. This acid will increase the skin's sensitivity to light. After daytime use, you need to apply sunscreen, or wear long clothes and trousers to avoid direct sunlight.
Also, during use, if the skin feels pain, burning or even damaged, stop using it immediately and consult a doctor for treatment. In this way, according to the state of the skin, carefully choose the concentration, control the frequency, take into account sunscreen, and use glycolic acid to treat periceratosis, it can be appropriate to gradually restore the smoothness of the skin.