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A 35-year-old member asked:
Are cosmetic products that have alpha hydroxy acids safe?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Karen Hananswered
Dermatology 24 years experience
Avoid with rosacea: Aha, Alpha hydroxy acid creams are generally safe to use and good exfoliants. Patients with acne and oily skin do well with aha. However, it may exacerbate people with rosacea. If you develop burning sensation and redness with use, you should stop.
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Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 35 years experience
Usually low potency: Yes, in most instances low potency formulations are used but precautions should be followed as recommended.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 8, 2014
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