Chemical peeling is an applied procedure which creates controlled destruction of all layers of the epidermis or dermis, subsequently causes exfoliation followed by regeneration of layers with the final result of improved texture and appearance of the skin. Various indications of chemical peeling actions include damage to skin structure (skin aging, scars, pigmentation disorders), superficial tumors (seborrheic keratosis, lentigo, actinic keratosis), and inflammation such as acne vulgaris. Various chemicals commonly used for procedures in peeling include alpha hydroxy acid or alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) such as Glycolic Acid (GA) 20-70%, lactic acid, malic acid, pyruvic acid; beta hydroxy acids / BHA (10-30% salicylic acid), carbon dioxide snow, Jessner solution, lipohydroxy acid, resorcinol, retinoic acid, trichloroacetic acid (TCA), phenols, Baker - Gordon formula. In this study, the investigators are using glycolic acid 35% solution. Based on its mechanism of action, glycolic acid (GA) is a keratolytic agents, in which it penetrates the stratum corneum and interfere with corneocyte adhesion by damaging the intercellular desmosome bonds. Until now, GA is a superficial peeling that is very popular and most widely used throughout the world . The advantages of GA peeling include odorless, colorless, painless, permanently effective, and minimal side effects. However, unlike non-AHA peeling materials, peels made from AHA cannot be neutralized by themselves. Without neutralization, AHA will penetrate deeper and may cause scars. Neutralization is the process of applying a base solution to stop the work of chemicals in peeling. In neutralization, liquids that can be used are alkaline liquids such as water, sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydroxide or ammonium saline solution to stop its work. In various literature, it is stated that water can be used as a neutralizing liquid in the chemical peels of AHA. It has also been mentioned in the literature that neutralization with sodium bicarbonate on the market does not provide any advantage over water use, as long as the acid is completely removed from the skin surface. The objective of this research is to look into the effectiveness, safety , and cost efficacy of water (H2O).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
126
Alkaline Solution
Alkaline Solution
dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Central National Hospital
Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
Erythema degree
To measure the degree of erythema using Clinician Erythema Assessment (CEA) with a score ranging from 0 - 4 (0: clear skin (no erythema), 1 : almost clear (slight redness), 2 : mild erythema (definite redness) , 3: moderate erythema (marked redness), 4 : severe erythema(fiery redness) in the neutralization of GA 35% peeling using water (H2O) in comparison to sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) plus solution
Time frame: Initial assessment (minute 0)
Erythema degree
To measure the degree of erythema using Clinician Erythema Assessment (CEA) with a score ranging from 0 - 4 (0: clear skin (no erythema), 1 : almost clear (slight redness), 2 : mild erythema (definite redness) , 3: moderate erythema (marked redness), 4 : severe erythema(fiery redness) in the neutralization of GA 35% peeling using water (H2O) in comparison to sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) plus solution
Time frame: Right before neutralization (5 - 10 seconds before neutralization)
Erythema degree
To measure the degree of erythema using Clinician Erythema Assessment (CEA) with a score ranging from 0 - 4 (0: clear skin (no erythema), 1 : almost clear (slight redness), 2 : mild erythema (definite redness) , 3: moderate erythema (marked redness), 4 : severe erythema(fiery redness) in the neutralization of GA 35% peeling using water (H2O) in comparison to sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) plus solution
Time frame: Right after neutralization (5 - 10 seconds after neutralization
Erythema degree
To measure the degree of erythema using Clinician Erythema Assessment (CEA) with a score ranging from 0 - 4 (0: clear skin (no erythema), 1 : almost clear (slight redness), 2 : mild erythema (definite redness) , 3: moderate erythema (marked redness), 4 : severe erythema(fiery redness) in the neutralization of GA 35% peeling using water (H2O) in comparison to sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) plus solution
Time frame: 15 minutes after neutralization
Erythema degree
To measure the degree of erythema using Clinician Erythema Assessment (CEA) with a score ranging from 0 - 4 (0: clear skin (no erythema), 1 : almost clear (slight redness), 2 : mild erythema (definite redness) , 3: moderate erythema (marked redness), 4 : severe erythema(fiery redness) in the neutralization of GA 35% peeling using water (H2O) in comparison to sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) plus solution
Time frame: 30 minutes after neutralization
Pain Score
To measure the pain scores by Visual Analogue Score (VAS), with a score ranging from 1 - 10 (1 being the least painful , 10 means the most painful) on neutralization of GA 35% peeling using water (H2O) in comparison to sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) plus solution
Time frame: Right before Neutralization (5 - 10 seconds before neutralization)
Pain Score
To measure the pain scores by Visual Analogue Score (VAS), with a score ranging from 1 - 10 (1 being the least painful , 10 means the most painful) on neutralization of GA 35% peeling using water (H2O) in comparison to sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) plus solution
Time frame: Right after Neutralization (5 - 10 seconds after neutralization)
Pain Score
To measure the pain scores by Visual Analogue Score (VAS), with a score ranging from 1 - 10 (1 being the least painful , 10 means the most painful) on neutralization of GA 35% peeling using water (H2O) in comparison to sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) plus solution
Time frame: 15 minutes after Neutralization
Pain Score
To measure the pain scores by Visual Analogue Score (VAS), with a score ranging from 1 - 10 (1 being the least painful , 10 means the most painful) on neutralization of GA 35% peeling using water (H2O) in comparison to sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) plus solution
Time frame: 30 minutes after Neutralization
itch score
To measure the itch scores by Visual Analogue Score (VAS), with a score ranging from 1 - 10 ( 1 being the least itch, and 10 being the most itch) on neutralization of GA 35% peeling using water (H2O) in comparison to sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) plus solution
Time frame: Right before neutralization (5 - 10 seconds before neutralization)
itch score
To measure the itch scores by Visual Analogue Score (VAS), with a score ranging from 1 - 10 ( 1 being the least itch, and 10 being the most itch) on neutralization of GA 35% peeling using water (H2O) in comparison to sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) plus solution
Time frame: Right after neutralization(5 - 10 seconds after neutralization)
itch score
To measure the itch scores by Visual Analogue Score (VAS), with a score ranging from 1 - 10 ( 1 being the least itch, and 10 being the most itch) on neutralization of GA 35% peeling using water (H2O) in comparison to sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) plus solution
Time frame: 15 minutes after neutralization
itch score
To measure the itch scores by Visual Analogue Score (VAS), with a score ranging from 1 - 10 ( 1 being the least itch, and 10 being the most itch) on neutralization of GA 35% peeling using water (H2O) in comparison to sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) plus solution
Time frame: 30 minutes after neutralization
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