Hi! 12 days ago i used clean and clear mark treatment with 2% salicylic acid on my pimple mark. I left it overnight, woke up with dark burn like marks on my face. I used aloe vera gel and triple antibiotic oint and 10 days later the burn like scabs fell off revealing a pink skin with a dark discoloration around the new skin. Ive been keeping it moist with vaseline and aquaphor, but im scared it will leave scars :( what can i use or do to minimize scarring? How long will it take to heal?
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Glycolic, Lactic and Salicylic acid peels of different strengths can be formulated in the office to customize the peel for the specific patients needs, therefore it is best to contact and consult the trained professional you had the superficial peel administered by. Although tightness and...
30% sal acid is the maximum I use and is an excellent treatment for whiteheads and blackheads. If you have sensitive skin I would start at 9% and work upwards.It is normal for 30% to have some kind of skin irritation. When I do a peel at 30% and see immediate redness I remove it straight away,...
Generally salicylic acid is contraindicated while pregnant and also breastfeeding. Glycolic peels, otherwise known as alpha-hydroxy acid peels are safe however and can be administered to a patient who is breastfeeding.
