I used to apply gycolic acid 35%regularly I was okay with that so I applied 70% this time. I had sever burning sensation, I immediately washed it off and applied ice. Red scars developed all over my face. Are these scars permanent or temporary ones. suggest me any OCT ointments for treating these scars.
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February 24, 2013
Answer: Chemical peels are no joke: Don't fool around with a 70% glycolic peel at home.
Glycolic acid is safe to use in diabetics because it works in the superficial layer of the skin, where there is no lymphatics or blood supply. Therefore, unless it is added to a deeper peel, it won't ever come in contact with the blood stream. Even if it is added to a medium to deep peel, where...
Quite frankly, you should never use these at home. These are chemicals and should ONLY be used by trained professionals. I have many patients who did various home remedies, peels, and other things, and many of them have permanent scars and disfigurements. Even though online stores will sell just...
With glycolic peels there is usually no peeling, there could be minimal flaking but probably nothing more. Peels you do at home are going to be buffered and not as strong as what you would find in a physician's office. The milia is caused from using cream that is too heavy for your skin.