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    Glossary Glycolic Acid

    exfoliates skin by breaking down bonds between dead cells

    Glycolic Acid, also known as hydroxyacetic acid, is a type of alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) commonly used in skincare products for its exfoliating properties. It works by breaking down the bonds between dead skin cells, allowing them to be easily removed and promoting the regeneration of new skin cells. This can help improve skin texture, reduce fine lines, and treat acne.

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    1. A 15% Trichloroacetic Acid + 3% Glycolic Acid Chemical Peel Series Improves Appearance of Hand Lentigines: An Evaluator-Blinded, Split-Hand Prospective Trial Dermatologic Surgery · 2024 · 2 citations
    2. Study to compare the efficacy of 50% glycolic acid with 65% trichloroacetic acid in the treatment of atrophic acne scar by CROSS technique Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery · 2024 · 1 citations
    3. Evaluation of Two Medium-Depth Peels: Glycolic Acid 70% Versus Trichloroacetic Acid 35%: A Histological and Immunohistochemichal Study on Rat Skin The Egyptian Journal of Anatomy · 2011 · 1 citations
    4. Development and ex-vivo skin permeation studies of finasteride–poly(lactic acid-<i>co</i>-glycolic acid) and minoxidil–chitosan nanoparticulate systems Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers · 2020 · 12 citations
    5. Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)-based microneedles for drug delivery across different biological barriers International Journal of Pharmaceutics · 2025
    6. Development and characterization of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles with finasteride and in vivo evaluation of their efficacy in hair growth Brazilian Journal of Hair Health · 2024
    7. Clinical assessment of the local tolerance and cosmetic efficacy of a topical skin care formulation used after 70% glycolic acid facial skin rejuvenation procedures in healthy female subjects: A randomized, controlled, evaluator-blind study Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018
    8. ??-Hydroxy Acid???Based Cosmetic Procedures American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2000 · 87 citations
    9. Fruit Acid Inhibits UV-Induced Skin Aging via PI3K/Akt and NF-κB Pathway Inhibition Discovery Medicine · 2025 · 3 citations
    10. Activation of temperature-sensitive Ca2+-permeable TRPV3 channels by natural ï¡-hydroxyl acids causes exfoliation for skin-resurfacing 2020
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