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Glycolic Peel Percentage for Acne Scars, Fine Lines, and Pigmentation?
I am 26 years old from India. I have acne scars, fine lines, and pigmentation on my face. What percentage of Glycolic Peel would be effective for me?
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How Long Before You See Final Results from Glycolic Peel?
I had a glycolic peel. Will my skin carry on improving days later?
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Redness and Crusting After Glycolic Peel
I just received a glycolic facial peel yesterday for the first time ever. Today, I woke up and saw my chin area bright red, scabby-looking, dry,...
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Hyperpigmentation After Glycolic Peel
I had my 4th Glycolic Peel (30%) done a month and a half ago, and while the first 3 treatments were great, this one left my skin damaged. What should...
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Glycolic Peel for Stretch Marks?
Can multiple sessions of Glycolic Peels effectively reduce the visibility of stretch marks?
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Skin Darkening After Glycolic Peel
I am an African, black woman and my hands and feet were darker than the rest of my body. I had them peeled with Glycolic peel and the color was...
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30% Glycolic Acid Chemical Peel for Scars?
I have scars on my legs mostly because of some ingrown hair. Can I remove them with 30% Glycolic Acid Chemical Peel?
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How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Light Glycolic Peel?
How long would it take after you have a glycolic peel to recover so you may have another session?
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Glycolic Peel for Hyperpigmented Asian Skin?
I have pigmentation mark on both my cheeks and on top of eyebrows. I have medium Asian colored skin. Would Glycolic treatment be appropriate?
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Skin Test Before Glycolic Peel?
I am 66, female, trying to improve facial fine lines around mouth, some sagging, general dullness, and slight redness on cheeks. As an...
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Glycolic Home Acid Peel for Fine Lines and Acne?
I just bought a Glycolic Home Acid Peel 35% (Gel Form). I'm 27 (nearly 28) and I've noticed I have a some wrinkles around my eyes. I put this down to...
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Why Doesn't Glycolic/Lactic Acid Peel Work on my Skin?
I am 20 years old with very oily , congested, acne scarred and prone skin. In order to lighten red scars and smooth my face I turned to at home peels....
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Glycolic Vs TCA Peel for Dark Scars on Legs?
I have light skin and I have old dark scars on my legs, should I use a TCA peel or Glycolic peel or can both be used alternatively? Please advise.
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What's the Strongest Glycolic Acid Solution for Olive Complexion?
The technician told me that you need to start out slowly, but I think it was just a waste of $150. My skin is really non irritating and .01% Retin-A...
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Is Glycolic Peel Effective in Minimizing Scars on Neck and Face?
A few days ago, I had some irritation over my face. Later, it became like allergy scars over my face and neck during end of January. Could it be due...
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Sauna After Glycolic Acid Peel?
I get 30% GA Peel weekly and was wondering, how long should I stay away from sauna after the peel? I practice yoga in a heated 110 degree room for an...
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How Long Should Glycolic Acid Be Left on the Skin During a Treatment?
I get glycolic acid peels every month. The acid is left on my skin for maybe 30 seconds. The last peel I got (70% glycolic acid) was left on my skin...
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How Often Should I Do Glycolic Peels?
Ibought the Glycolic Peel Kit,but It Doesn't Say How Often It May Used. Can I Use Everyday
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Glycolic Peel in Between Laser Hair Removal Sessions?
Can you use 30% Glycolic Peels in between laser hair removal sessions? My Laser treatments are spaced at 6 week intervals.
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Can a Glycolic Chemical Peel Cause Wrinkles to Form Under Eyes?
I recently tried two glycolic chemical peels, one 30% and 50% but i think i had them two close together and received what i believe to be a chemical...
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I Burnt my Face with 100% Glycolic Acid. Will my Skin Scar?
Will there be risk of scarring or anything?my face turned real red and now is blackish on colour,darker than my complexion.i am black in skin...
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When Does the Redness from a Glycolic Peel Go Away?
I recently used a 30 percent glycolic peel on my face and neck. I left it on for 10 min. My face got crusty and dry and scabbed where i had acne. My...
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What Percentage Glycolic Acid Peel Can I Do at Home?
My Skin is Dry,mature,senssitive Skin.
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Moisturizer After a 20% Peel
After a 20% glycolic or similar peel, is a pure vegetable oil a good moisturizer or should I purchase a specific moisturizer? I was wondering if I...
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Is It Safe to Put on Sunless Tanner After a Glycolic Acid Peel?
I am doing an at home treatment for glycolic acid peel. I use sunless tanner afterwards so it helps with the redness the next day. Is this safe?
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Glycolic Acid 70% - is It Too Harsh on my Skin
Unfortuantely , i got an extremely unbelievably rough and dull leg skin .. they are intensively dry , tick , ingrown hair prone and spots all over and...
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I Had a Glycolic Chemical Peel Done and I'm Not Seeing Any Peeling. Is This Normal?
Also since i have the peel done 1 week all i'm having is breakouts is this normal?
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Is There Any Way to Prevent Post Glycolic Peel Breakouts?
I did my first glycolic peel a week ago and broke out from it. Pimples are still here after a week. I did a 2nd one tonight and feel the pimples...
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Glycolic Peels Causing More Sun Damage (Brown Spots)?
I started getting glycolic peels 9 months ago. I get a peel every 4 weeks and have gradually worked up to 50% glycolic acid. I use Neutrogena...
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I Had a 50% Glycolic Peel Yesterday and Now my Eyes Are Very Swollen, Will It Go Away?
I had a 50% glycolic peel yesterday and now my eyes are very swollen. I asked my dermatologist why did I have such bad swelling and she assured me...
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Brown Spots After a Light Glycolic Peel
I have had melasma on my forehead for about 2 years (I'm 29)--I am caucasian but get quite dark in the summertime. I began getting glycolic 35%...
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I Got a Glycolic Peel Done Yesterday.... Can I Use Makeup or Some Face Mask After the Peel?
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70% Glycolic Acid Peel with Mild Psoriasis on Face
I am a 32 year old male with mild psoriasis on my forehead just below hairline and two small areas on cheeks. It is well controlled with steroid...
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Chemical Burn After Glycolic Peel
I used a salycic acid/benzoyl peroxide ointment on a zit the day after a light glycolic peel and facial. It has caused what looks like a chemical burn...
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Went Tanning Right Before a Glycolic Peel - Will This Permanently Damage my Skin?
I went tanning RIGHT BEFORE a 80% glycolic chemical peel (DUMB IDEA). During the down time my face was oozing yellow liquid immediately. On the one...
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Do Glycolic Peels Increase Aging?
I am aware that the glycolic peels remove the dead layers of the skin which helps to promote new cells to the skins surface much quicker. I'm also...
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Is 30% Glycolic Acid Safe to Use on a Weekly Basis on Mixed Race Skin?
I would like to use it in the comfort of my own home for acne spots, scars and oily skin. I do not have contact with a dermatologist as I cannot...
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Had a 35% Glycolic Peel, Red Spots Turning Brown & Minor Swelling. Is This Normal?
2 days ago me and my friend had 35% glycolic peel from a salon... they put the peel on my face for 3 mins... when we came home we both have red skin...
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Are 50% Glycolic Peels Safe for Black Skin? Any Risks? (photo)
I'm a black male in my early thirties who has had four weekly courses of 20% salicylic peels. The results have been fresher more radiant looking...
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Will Bad Swelling After 50% Glycolic Peel Go Away?
I had a 50% glycolic peel yesterday and now my eyes are very swollen. I asked my dermatolgist why did I have such bad swelling and she asured me that...
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Did 30% Glycolic Peel, Part of my Face Began to Sting. That Area is Now Dark! What to Do?
I was doing a 30% Glycolic Acidpeel. I did 6 weekly treatments 6 months ago. I started again 4 weeks ago and planned 6 weekly treatments. During my...
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1 Day Post Glycolic Peel: Is it Normal to Have Red Spots and Tingling?
Hi, I Had a Slight Glycolic Peel Yesterday and noticed a few red burned spots on my cheeks and are still there this morning. still felt tingling...
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Can Glycolic Peels Be Used on the Hands and Arms to Treat Age Spots?
Are they effective?
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Dark Brown Patch After Glycolic Peel
I am Indian, 38 years old. I got 5% glycolic peel on 27th April /10, but i have dark brown patch on my cheeks. but it is not burning or itching. that...
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Do I Have a Burn After Glycolic Peel? (photo)
I had glycolic peel yesterday and since then the areas of my skin on my forehead and both side cheeks have burning sensation and look like they have...
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Will Sweating After the Application of a Glycolic Peel Affect the Results?
I had a glycolic peel applyed today at 1:30 pm then went to exercose class at 6:15. Will the sweating the the class affect the results. I did wipe the...
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Glycolic Peel, Fillers, Botox with Severe Psoriasis Condition
44 years old with super sensitive skin and suffer from severe psoriasis triggered by the slightest. Been using protopic .01% for 4 years. Breakouts...
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Pores/Acne Scars Seems to Be Getting Worse with Retinol Use, Does it Get Worse Before it Gets Better?
I received 2 35% glycolic peels in September and noticed 2 months ago my pore size and acne scars got worse! The aesthetician wanted to do a series...
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Is Glycolic Acid 20 Percent Cream Safe for Me?
I am 22 years old and im using glycolic acid cream 20%, i used it morning and night, as what my derma had told me. i used retinoin acid cream for two...
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Will PIH Heal Completely After Glycolic Peel?
Hi, my skin type is IV. I had 3 Glycolic peels at 70%. Three weeks after the last one, I developed a very sever PIH. Now I´ve been with HQ 4%,...
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Glycolic Peel 10 Days After Fraxel Lux 1540 for Acne Scars?
I am from India and had Fraxel Lux 1540 for mild acne scars done yest. at 45 level. I had it without numbing cream and discomfort was mild. Have mild...
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Could Glycolic Peels Combined with Microdermabrasion have Caused Hyperpigmentation?
After several combined treatments of microdermabrasion (either CrystalClearâ or Dermagenesis)followed by a glycolic acid peel I developed brown...
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How To Treat Burns After Microderm and 70% Glycolic on Fair Skin Black Female?
I am fair skin black woman who had microderm and 70% glycolic done at the same time. The microderm was aggressive and the peel stayed on for about 5...
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Applied 70% Glycolic Acid And Have Crust Above Lip Only- Is This Normal?
Applied 70% Glycolic Acid Have Crust Above Lip Only Rest of Face is Normal
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I Got a Dark Patch on Both my Arms from Leaving 10 % Glytone Peel on for 24hours
I got a dark patch on both my arms from leaving 10 % glytone peel on for 24hours.It looks really bad, its been over a week now. Can i do another...
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I Had Glycopeel in my Armpit I'll Go to Gym & Exercise Will the Sweat Remove the Chemical?
I had glycopeel last 2 days in my armpit, and i need to go to gym and exercise, will the sweat that will come out in my arm pit can remove the...
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Is It Safe to Combine Glycolic Peels with Microdermabrasion?
I have had conflicting advice on this. I have been advised to have treatments on alternate weeks, whilst another beautician advised taking the two...
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Does the Skin Get Worse Before Getting Better After a Glycolic/Lactic Peel?
My husband and I just had a Glycolic 25%/Lactic 35% peel done and his very light fine lines under his eyes are now deep wrinkles! Is it possible that...
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Would Glycolic Peeling Work for Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans?
Would Glycolic Peeling Work for Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans?
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Chemical Peel for Pigmentation in Neck, How Many Sitting are Needed?
Hello doctor, I have pigmentation problem in neck , can I do series of glycolic 30% peel ? Can I shave after dat ? How many sittings are needed?
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Will 6 Sessions of 20% Glycolic Acid Peel Reduce my Severe Dark Circles and Will 30% Be Safe?
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When Can I Wash my Face After a Chemical Peel?
I just got a 30% glycolic acid peel, and my doctor gave me a post peel cream to use it for 2 days so when can i wash my face? after two days or...
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Which Treatment Will Be More Effective on Enlarged Pores Chemical Peel or Dermaroller? (photo)
Im 24 yrs. i have huge open pores on my cheeks. i visited two doctors for consultation. one advised me to go for 4 glycolic peels and 4 tca peels and...
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What Percentage of Glycolic Acid Should I Be Useing for the Hyperpigmentation on my Legs?
What Percentage of Glycolic Acid Should I Be Useing for the Hyperpigmentation on my Legs?
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What is the Percentage Glycolic Acid That Should Be Used on Minors?
My friend's daughter went for an underarm bleach in one derma clinic but was prevailed upon by the nurse attendant to undergo a glycolic peel...
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35% Glycolic Acid Peel and Pain; Is This Normal?
Is a 35% Glycolic Acid peel supposed to sting to the point that you can`t wait to get it off after even one minute? Nothing I've researched...
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When Can I Excercise After a Chemical Peel?
2 days i got a glycolic peel 30 % so is it okay to exercise or do i have to wait a week?
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Doc Advised a Session of Glycolic Peel Followed Five Days Later with a Session of Photofacial, Is this Safe?
I suffer from closed comedones mostly on my forehead and chin n these get infected pretty often and my habit of picking on them has left me with...
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