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Had a chemical Peel yesterday, I am very raw & my skin is hardening. How can I speed up the healing process? (photo)

May 9, 2014
Asked By:AshleyRose21

I went to my dermatologist last wk & gave me gels to put on night & morning. I used the gels a few days prior to my peel. The gels made my skin dry & I figured the peel would help with it. When she started my peel I burned only slightly. Once the neutralizing stuff was on my face it BURNED!! She fanned my face to help with pain. She recommend to put aloe on my face the next 3-4 days& moisturize. I am very raw its& starting to harden like a scab. I wanted to get rid of my acne scars.

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September 17, 2014

Answer: Moisturize

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Adebola Dele-Michael, MD, FAAD
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June 9, 2014

Answer: Healing Time Post Peel

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