Advanced chemical peels: phenol-croton oil peel

Publication date: Available online 11 December 2018

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Author(s): Carlos G. Wambier, Kachiu C. Lee, Seaver L. Soon, J. Barton Sterling, Peter P. Rullan, Marina Landau, Harold J. Brody, International Peeling Society (IPS)

Abstract

Once considered the gold standard for deep facial resurfacing, the classical Baker-Gordon phenol-croton oil peel has largely been replaced by formulas with lower concentrations of phenol and croton oil. The improved safety profile of deep peels has ushered in a new era in chemical peeling. Wrinkles can be improved and skin tightened with more subtle and natural results. No longer does a deep peel denote "alabaster white" facial depigmentation with complete effacement of wrinkles. The research of Dr. Gregory Hetter showed that the strength and corresponding depth of penetration of the phenol-croton oil peel can be modified by varying the concentration of croton oil. This second part of the chemical peels CME article focuses on the main historical, scientific, and procedural considerations in phenol-croton oil peels.

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