Chemical peels are not one-size-fits all skin solutions. According to Healthline, different strengths of chemical peels produce varying results. A superficial peel will employ alpha-hydroxy acid to peel off just the upper layers of the skin, while a deep peel utilizes a stronger acid such as tricholoracetic to reach the middle layer of the skin. A stronger peel would be done as an out-patient procedure at a doctor's office and requires sedation.
So, whether it's an over-the-counter product or a more aggressive treatment done by a plastic surgeon, is any chemical peel advisable if you have rosacea? Consider that treatment options for rosacea sufferers can be highly individual according to the Mayo Clinic. Topical medications often prescribed for rosacea do indeed contain an acid called azelaic acid to help combat the pimple-like blisters that accompany the condition. Other creams can help minimize the look of the flushing to the skin.
Paying attention to what you eat and drink is also recommended to help control flare ups, per Johns Hopkins Medicine. So, you'd want to steer clear of red wine, spicy fare and even caffeine. Oral antibiotics can also help, as can, wait for it, dermabrasion and glycolic acid peels.
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