Treatment of periorbital dark circles: Comparative study of chemical peeling with a combination of trichloroacetic acid and lactic acid versus carboxytherapy

Arwa Mohammad Hassan; Ghada Fawzy Hassan; Hedaya Yousef Aldalies; Gamal Mohammad El Maghraby

doi:10.18282/jsd.v1.i2.29

Arwa Mohammad Hassan Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of medicine, Tanta University,31111, Tanta
Ghada Fawzy Hassan Lecturer of Dermatology and Venereology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt
Hedaya Yousef Aldalies Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of medicine, Tanta University,31111, Tanta
Gamal Mohammad El Maghraby Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy,31111, Tanta University, Tanta

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18282/jsd.v1.i2.29

Keywords: Chemical peeling, carboxytherapy, periorbital dark circles.

Abstract

Periorbital dark circles (PODC) are a common worldwide cosmetic problem. It is difficult to treat due to complications in its pathogenesis and aetiology. Available lines of treatment for PODC include whitening creams, topical retinoid acid, chemical peeling, laser therapy, carboxytherapy, autologous fat transplantation, injectable fillers and surgery (blepharoplasty).The aim of this study isto evaluate and compare the efficacy of chemical peels using trichloroacetic acid (3.75%) and lactic acid (15%) in a gel formula with that of carboxytherapy, in the treatment of periorbital hyperpigmentation.Two groups of patients with PODC were included in the study, named Group A and B in which each group consisted of 15 patients. Group A was assigned for patients who received treatment with chemical peeling with a combination of trichloroacetic acid (3.75%) and lactic acid (15%) in a gel formula, once a week for four weeks. Group B was assigned for patients who received carboxytherapy that was performed by subcutaneous and intradermal injection of CO₂ once a week for four weeks. All patients were assessed by digital photographs, before and after treatment, by observing the improvement in the grade of PODC. Reports of patient satisfaction and global tolerance were evaluated by three medical observers. There was a significant improvement in the grade of PODC in both groups. The degree of improvement of PODC in group A was excellent, with good grade in 93.4% of the treated patients while fair grade in 6.6% of them. There was a statistically significant improvement in the pigmented type. The degree of improvement of PODC in group B was excellent, with good grade in 86.7% of the treated patients while fair grade in 13.3% of them. However, no statistically significant difference between the two groups was observed. Minimal and transient side effects were noticed; however, it did not require further treatment. In conclusion, the two methods of treatment were effective in the treatment of PODC, with the improvement of PODC observed from the first treatment session with both chemical peeling and carboxytherapy.

Author Biography

Ghada Fawzy Hassan, Lecturer of Dermatology and Venereology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt

Dermatology and Venereology Department

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