The agency has also started to go after sellers of the products, such as Amazon and Walmart.
Chemical peels have long been used bydermatologists and cosmetic surgeonsto improve a persons appearance.
Peels are regularly deployed to treat acne scars, wrinkles, sun-damaged skin, and hyperpigmentation.
Someone performing a chemical peel in a beauty salon.© iStock via Getty
In its warningissuedTuesday, the FDA notes that it hasnt approved any chemical peel products.
And trying to use these products on your own can make them much riskier than usual.
The agency has received adverse event reports from people possibly injured by these products, some severely.
These injuries may even require emergency care or specialty care from a dermatologist or surgeon, the FDA said.
The agency has also asked patients and doctors to report adverse events associated with these products.
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