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At Home Chemical Peel Risks?

I am wanting to have a chemical peel for minor facial blemishes and discoloration beneth the eye. Are you able to purchase Chemical Peel products for...

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Risk of Genital Herpes Outbreak from Chemical Peel?

Is it necessary to take a anti viral medication for a chemical (glycolic) peel if you are infected with gential herpes? If so how many days prior to...

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OK To Do a Chemical Peel 2 Months After Accutane? Did 3 Month Course.

My Physician said you can get a chemical peel 3 weeks after accutane?? I'm not sure but it's been 2 months off accutane and well my skin oil...

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What Are the Risks of Tanning a Few Days Before a Chemical Peel?

Does it increase the chance of blistering during the first few days? Is there an increase in possibly scarring or uneven skin tone?

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Do Too Many Peels Thin the Skin and Cause Pre-mature Wrinkles?

How many can be performed per year? I am 27 and like the results but are afraid of the long term damage?

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Is Chemical Peel Harmful to Moles?

I want to use TCA for my moles, they occured after sun exposure and they're all flat,small and round like freckles. I want to get rid of them because...

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Pigmentation in Face. For Fast Result, Is it Safe To Combine Microdermabrasion with Chemical Peel?

I have some pigmentation in my face rest of my body is fair ...For fast result is It Safe to Combine Microdermabrasion with Chemical Peel?

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I Had Chemical Peel and I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant, Would This Affect my Baby?

I Had Chemical Peel and I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant, Would This Affect my Baby?

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Had Retanoic Acid Peel 2 Days Ago, Just Found out I'm 7 Wks Pregnant, Should I be Concerned?

Just found out I'm 7 weeks pregnant. Should I be concerned of there being any permanent side effects? 

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Pre Chemical Peel Care?

I have a Indian Skin, If I wish to undergo a AHA & PHA Chemical Peel (NOT TCA), to improve the texture and tone of my skin what are the chances of...

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