April 8, 2018

Complete Body Peel

CBP: Overview on its indications and efficacy                           

CBP or complete body peel is newer modality performed by various cosmetic dermatologists globally. Nowadays aesthetic awareness is on its flow amongst people and they want to get rid of each and every thing which stops them to look beautiful. The agents used for this procedure are lactic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, jessner’s solution etc., amongst most commonly used are lactic and glycolic acid, TCA and Phenol are not used for CBP. Conditions like Macular Amyloidosis, PIH, Swimming pool tan; Actinic tan etc can be treated very effectively. Dr sachin maurya with his team performed CBP over many patients and get dramatic results.

Procedure involved application of selective salt all over the body, after its sensitivity done and thorough patient history, salt selection is all based upon the patient’s entity and ease. Conditions like macular amyloidosis and swimming pool tan can be treated with salicylic acid -40% effectively up to 80%, while other salts are ineffective. Post Acne hyperpigmentation and chicken pox scars can be treated with any of the salt. Consecutive sittings are required depends upon the response of the entity treated. Approximately minimum four and maximum ten sittings required.

Prior performing CBP proper patient counseling and consent taken is must.

 

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Ichthyosis (ick-thee-OH-sis) is a skin disease that causes extremely dry, thick, and scaly skin resembles fish scales.

These are a heterogeneous group of disorders with both inherited and acquired forms. these are the types
Ichthyosis Vulgaris- Most common type of icthyosis Lamellar Ichthyosis- Lamellar ichthyosis is characterized by dark, plate (armor)-like scale. Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis- characterized by generalized redness and fine white scale Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma- newborn infant with ichthyosis who presented at birth with collodion baby appearance. X-linked Ichthyosis- due to a defect in the enzyme steroid sulfatase, affects males with generalized scaling that usually begins soon after birth.

Ichthyosis Treatment

Several hours each day may need to be devoted the skin if ichthyosis is present in an individual. Daily, a person will need to take a shower or a bath. The skin should be exfoliated on a daily basis, and moisturised well. Moisturising ointments or creams may need to be prescribed by a dermatologist for the individual. Oral retinoids can be prescribed to reduce scaling. If a secondary infection occurs on the skin, oral antibiotics will need to be prescribed. Tips that will help keep the skin looking and feeling its best include applying a good quality lotion within 3 minutes of bathing. Apply to wet skin to keep moisture trapped into the skin. Products that contain lactic acid, alpha hydroxy acids and urea will help to keep skin not only moisturised but also exfoliated. Rubbing a wet pumice stone over crusty scales on the skin can help to remove them. Should there be scales on the scalp, brushing wet hair gently will aid in removing the scales.  

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