The US Food and Drug Administration has warned people not to use at-home chemical peels, citing the risk of chemical burns and other serious complications, and has begun pursuing sellers of the products, including Amazon and Walmart.
Chemical peeling is Dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons Peels are used to improve a person’s appearance. The chemicals remove damaged skin cells from the outer and sometimes the middle layers of the skin, usually leaving behind smoother, less wrinkled skin. Peels are often used to treat acne scars, wrinkles, sun-damaged skin, and pigmentation.
These peels are valuable, but should only be done under the supervision of a trained professional. issued On Tuesday, the FDA announced that it has not approved any chemical peel products, and if you try to use these products on yourself, you are taking on much higher risks than usual.
“[Chemical peels] “These products contain ingredients, including trichloroacetic acid (TCA), glycolic acid, salicylic acid and lactic acid, in varying concentrations that are too strong to be used safely at home without the supervision of a dermatologist or other qualified and trained professional,” the FDA wrote in its warning.
The FDA has received reports of adverse events, including some severe injuries, from people who may have been injured by these products. Incorrect use of chemical peels can cause burns as well as pain, swelling, infection, changes in skin color, and even scarring damage. “These injuries may also require emergency or specialized treatment by a dermatologist or surgeon,” the FDA said.
In addition to issuing a public warning, the FDA has sent warning letters to six companies selling these products, including Amazon and Walmart. According to the FDA, at-home chemical peels are not approved, and it is illegal to market these products as such. “Failure to adequately address this issue may result in legal action, including seizures and injunctions,” the FDA said in a letter to the companies.
The agency also urges patients and physicians to report any adverse events related to these products.
