Adverse reaction to chemical peel

Definition

Any adverse reaction attributable to the use of chemical peels on the skin for cosmetic enhancement. Examples include infection, chemical burns, pustular acneform eruptions, dyspigmentation and scarring. The precise adverse reaction should be documented separately.

Also indexed as

Nearby in Unsatisfactory outcome from cutaneous cosmetic surgical procedure

• EL73.0Adverse reaction to dermal or deep fillers
• EL73.2Adverse reaction to injection of neurotoxin
• EL73.3Unsatisfactory outcome from cosmetic laser surgery
• EL73.4Hypomelanosis resulting from cosmetic procedure
• EL73.5Dyspigmentation resulting from cosmetic procedure
• EL73.6Fibrosis or scarring following cosmetic procedure