Self-esteem and Quality of Life in Men Undergoing Chemical Peeling.

Before the treatment, individuals about to undergo peeling for therapeutic reasons did not statistically significantly differ compared with those who would undergo the procedure for cosmetic reasons in terms of self-esteem (Mean± Standard Error: 20.21±0.36 vs. 19.81±0.53, P=0.538) or quality of life(10.12±0.38 vs. 10.37±0.56, P=0.712). However, baseline self-esteem in both groups was more strongly impaired in comparison with the controls (24.07±0.29, P<0.001) Conclusion: The results of our study indicate that chemical peelings caused a significant improvement in men's self-esteem and quality of life. Chemical peels are considered a low-commitment option for men that provides impressive results when treating a wide range of skin conditions.