Salicylic acid chemical peel (30%)
Dermatology & Aesthetics
≈ ¥20-50
(≈ $3-7)
15 min
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Description
Estimated cost for Salicylic acid chemical peel (30%) at general public hospitals in China is about ¥15-40, and at Grade 3A hospitals about ¥20-50, varying by hospital tier and region.
Main Uses
Primary clinical use is superficial chemical exfoliation to treat mild-to-moderate seborrheic keratosis (especially flat, greasy lesions) and non-inflammatory closed comedones (milia-like or keratin-filled microcysts); also used off-label for mild dyspigmentation, rough texture, and follicular hyperkeratosis. Performed in dermatology or medical aesthetics settings under professional supervision; requires strict patient selection, pre-peel preparation, and post-procedure sun protection.
Normal Range
Not applicable — salicylic acid peel (30%) is a topical cosmetic/dermatological procedure, not a laboratory test with quantifiable serum or tissue concentration ranges. There is no standardized 'normal range' for systemic salicylic acid levels following this treatment; therapeutic efficacy and safety are assessed clinically (e.g., degree of epidermal exfoliation, absence of burns or irritation), not via numerical reference intervals.
Low Values - Possible Causes
N/A — 'low value' is not a meaningful concept for this procedure, as it is not a diagnostic assay measuring a biomarker. Inadequate clinical effect may result from insufficient contact time, improper skin preparation, premature neutralization, low skin sensitivity, or formulation degradation — but these are procedural factors, not laboratory abnormalities.
High Values - Possible Causes
N/A — 'high value' does not apply. Adverse reactions (e.g., chemical burn, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, systemic salicylism) may occur due to excessive application time (>3–5 min), compromised skin barrier (e.g., eczema, recent retinoid use), occlusion post-treatment, or repeated frequent sessions — but these reflect toxicity risk, not elevated measurable values.