The skin the body´s main covering organ, with epidermal alterations being associated with low
self-esteem and the demand for specialized professionals in the field of aesthetics such as
dermatofunctional physiotherapists, with acids being one of the most used resources in the
treatment of skin dysfunctions. An integartiva literature review focused on studies on the use
of acids in dermatological treatments was carried out, with the PubMed, SciELO, BVS
databases being used as search sources. Six studies were found with moderate to low
methodological quality, reaching a score average of 5,5 on the PEDro scale and who used
diferente acids in various dermatofunctional problems. The studies found indicate that acids
such as glycolic, salicylic, mandelic, hayluronic, azelaico and trichloroacetic are the most used
in the treatment of dermatological alterations such as melasma, wrinkles around the eyes and
acne vulgaris. Evidence suggests the effectiveness of these acids in dermatofunctional treatment
and further studies are needed to corroborate the findings of this research.
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