VOL. II · ISSUE 07 · July 2026 PEER REVIEWED · CLINICALLY VERIFIED
ISSN · DV-2026

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DermaVue Clinical Insights

The definitive record of dermatological science in South Asia, published by board-certified physicians across Kerala & Tamil Nadu.

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VOL. II NO. 07 Evidence Expert

EDITOR'S ANALYSIS

Chemical Exfoliants: What AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs Do Differently and Which Skin Type Each Suits

Walk into any pharmacy in Kerala or Tamil Nadu and you will find shelves lined with exfoliating serums, toners, and cleansers carrying these three-letter abbreviations. Most patients use them based on what worked for a friend or what an influencer recommended. A dermatologist's answer is more specific than that, and it depends on what your skin is actually trying to fix.

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Published 2 Jul 2026 · 15 min read
Dermatologist at DermaVue explaining chemical exfoliants to a patient during a skin consultation

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The Editorial Board

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MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Dr. Rejeesh M. Menon

MD · Faculty, WSU ESFCOM

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Dr. Sarath Chandran

MD DVL · IADVL Registered

SENIOR DERMATOLOGIST

Dr. Minu Liz Mathew

MBBS, MD DVL · RealSelf Recognized

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