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The abbreviations of commonly used chemical peels for acne vulgaris4–6 26–28
| Chemical peels | Abbreviations |
| α-Hydroxy acid | AHA |
| Amino fruit acid | AFA |
| Glycolic acid | GA |
| Mandelic acid | MA |
| Tartaric acid | TA |
| β-Hydroxy acid | BHA |
| Salicylic acid | SA |
| Azelaic acid | AZA |
| Lipohydroxy acid | LHA |
| Jessner’s solution* | JS |
| Pyruvic acid | PA |
| Retinoic acid | RA |
| Trichloroacetic acid | TCA |
*Jessner’s solution is a premixed formula containing 14% salicylic acid, 14% lactic acid and 14% resorcinol.
