Mixed male with brown skin. I have two acne blemishes. I have done two glycolic peels at 70% at 4.5 minutes. I wont go any longer than that. Im wondering if it would be more effective should do blue light therapy in conjunction with the peels. My derm has also suggested applying hydroquinone at home in between peels, but I am not comfortable with hydroquinone.. should i add blue light therapy, or stick with the peels?
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Answer: Recommend d pairing chemical peel with a laser treatment to further enhance results
Thank you for your question; because you have a tendency for eczema I would recommend speaking with a dermatologist before getting any procedures. Treating inflamed skin can only make the discoloration worse and you run the risk of creating a bigger problem. Depending on the severity of the...
Windell C. Davis-Boutte, MD (license suspended) says:
After a chemical peel, layers of dead skin which make up part of the skin's normal barrier start to shed. New skin cells are "exposed", vulnerable and requires gentle care and caution. Excess sweat and wiping of sweat from exercise, especially after such a strong chemical peel can...
Whitehead or pimples occur with number of patients after VI Peel. Some providers place patient prone to breakouts on antibiotics to prevent breakouts. Small whiteheads are nothing you need to worry about, they will be gone before you know it. Make sure you stick to the recovery regimen given by...