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By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com Guide to Dermatology

Beta Hydroxy Acid

Saturday November 11, 2006
There is only one beta hydroxy acid used as an exfoliant – salicylic acid. Learn why this hydroxy acid causes less irritation than alpha hydroxy acids, and why it is used for wrinkles.

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November 12, 2006 at 2:24 pm
(1) gr8face says:

Works great for mild acne.

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