Patient Buzz: Do PHAs Live Up to the Hype? The Expert Weighs In
A recent Allure article highlighted a trending group of skin-care ingredients – polyhydroxy acids or PHAs. The article says PHAs are thought to be more tolerable than other chemical exfoliants.
How should you respond if a patient asks about using skin care products with PHAs?
For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD. She is medical director of the Center …
A recent Allure article highlighted a trending group of skin-care ingredients – polyhydroxy acids or PHAs. The article says PHAs are thought to be more tolerable than other chemical exfoliants.
How should you respond if a patient asks about using skin care products with PHAs?
For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD. She is medical director of the Center … Continue reading "Patient Buzz: Do PHAs Live Up to the Hype? The Expert Weighs In"
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