Medical Training AIChemical Peels Study Track
Build a working framework for selecting, applying, and troubleshooting chemical peels based on acid chemistry and patient skin type.
What this track covers
This track covers the chemistry and clinical use of common peeling agents, from superficial AHAs and BHAs to medium-depth TCA and deep phenol peels. It emphasizes matching peel depth to skin type and treatment goals, recognizing contraindications, and anticipating complications before they occur.
What you will practice
- Differentiate AHA, BHA, TCA, and phenol peels by mechanism and depth of penetration
- Match peel selection to Fitzpatrick skin type and Glogau photoaging classification
- Identify contraindications and red flags during patient selection
- Sequence application, timing, and neutralization steps for a given peel type
- Recognize and respond to signs of an adverse reaction or unexpected depth of injury
Simulator scenario
A patient with Fitzpatrick type IV skin and moderate photoaging presents requesting a deeper peel, and the clinician must decide on an appropriate peel type and depth while addressing pigmentation risk.
Board question topics
- Acid chemistry and mechanism of action across peel classes
- Fitzpatrick and Glogau classification in peel selection
- Patient selection and contraindications
- Recognizing and managing peel complications
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