IT is not uncommon to blister, peel, and sustain reddened areas after a Jessner peel. However, there is a fine line between desirable and expected blistering peeling and potential complications such as excessive depth or adverse reactions as well as potential aggravation of a herpes erruption. If you have any... more
Blisters, swelling, and redness after Jessner Peel
I am 39 years old, and 1 day post Jessner peel. My goals are to reduce brown spots and sun damage. I now have blisters and weeping, tight, red, very swollen skin. I also have a strong itching sensation. Is this normal and should I put something on my skin?
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A: Sounds Like an Allegic Reaction
With the itching and small blisters this sounds very much like an allergic contact dermatitis. Suspicion would most likely fall on the resorcinol. :However, you might be allergic also to one of the other compounds in the Jessner's peel: salicylic acid or lactic acid. If your peel was done by a... more
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