In episode 11 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Seemal R. Desai, MD regarding important points with chemical peels and other procedures performed on patients with skin of color.
Dr. Desai discusses tips and methods for using chemical peels on patients with skin of color including advantages of certain chemical compounds, the use of chemical peels with topical acne medications and how to counsel patients about expectations and downtime.
He further discusses best practices for performing a chemical peel in different Fitzpatrick skin types and which conditions respond best. The episode concludes with Dr. Desai discussing a few new updates on the treatment of Vitiligo.