For oily skin, the best glycolic acid forms are gels, toners, or serums in lower concentrations (around 2-5%) for daily use, or stronger toners (like 7%) a few times a week, as these formulas penetrate well and offer effective exfoliation without heaviness
14,15 The second step is the use of pharmacologic medications, including metformin, oral sulphonylureas, oral sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, oral dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, oral -Glucosidase, injectable glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) receptor agonists, or injectable insulin
Sunscreen Protection: Sun exposure can exacerbate hyperpigmentation
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