Table 5.
Levels of evidence and strength of recommendations for various peeling agents in ethnic skin
| Classification | Peeling agent | Level of evidence | Strength of recommendation | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superficial peel | Phytic acid | Expert opinion | C | [53] |
| Lactic acid | Uncontrolled trial | B | [87, 88] | |
| Glycolic acid | Non-randomized controlled study | A | [55, 58, 59, 72, 89, 90, 94–96] | |
| Salicylic acid | Uncontrolled trial | B | [54] | |
| Jessner’s solution | Uncontrolled trial | B | [97] | |
| Superficial-medium peel | Pyruvic acid | Expert opinion | C | [98] |
| Medium-depth peel | Trichloroacetic acid | Uncontrolled trial | B | [96, 97] |
A: There is good evidence to support the use of the procedure, B: There is fair evidence to support the use of the procedure, C: There is poor evidence to support the use of the procedure