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Glycolic acid peel Q & A

What is a glycolic peel best for treating?

Asked by Anonymous | 1 year ago | 0 Answers

Glycolic peel for moderate to severe acne

What if you have active moderate to severe acne? can you still get a glycolic peel? Editor's Note: A similar question, "[weblink:http://www.realself...

Asked by twinkle3450 | 34 days ago | 0 Answers

Can chemical peels be done on the neck and chest areas?

Can I get a chemical peel on my neck and...

Asked by Tracyk9935 | 148 days ago | 5 Answers

Correcting scars from peeling skin after a chemical peel

I feel so stupid I peeled my skin way before I should have. I had a 50% tca peel, and I peeled my skin not thinking because it came up so easily. I have round, raised skin, and I have a few scar marks; it is extremely noticable to me...

Asked by ANGELA 70815 | 123 days ago | 3 Answers

Can a chemical peel cause a cold sore?

I have a tendency to get cold sores and I was wondering if having a chemical peel can bring these out. I am thinking about starting a series of glycolic acid or possibly salicylic acid peels and need to know...

Asked by Missymae | 133 days ago | 8 Answers

Chemical peel - are there natural skin care alternatives?

I am looking for a natural skin care alternative to a chemical peel. Any...

Asked by Edy from Kansas City, MO | 1 year ago | 2 Answers

Glycolic acid vs. Salicylic acid - which chemical peel is better for acne?

I have light to moderate acne, and a friend suggested that I start getting monthly chemical peels. I've read up on glycolic acid peels and salicylic acid peels but they seems so similar I don't know which one would be a better acne...

Asked by Leanne from Odessa, TX | 238 days ago | 1 Answer