I had a glycolic peel done last Friday, and immediately I could tell it was too strong. She told me it was a 30% peel and she removed it within a minute and a half because I couldn't take the burning. It scabbed up pretty bad and the scabs have now come off in the shower and it looks like I have a bunch of little red indented marks. Will they heal without scarring or should I be looking into treatments to minimize the scarring? So far I have just been putting lots of neosporin and sunscreen on.
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November 16, 2014
Answer: Glycolic Peel and Scarring
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Rather than a chemical peel, you may want to use a milder daily peel such as Melapads, which contain glycolic and salicylic acid in addition to kojic acid. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian
Our office specializes in chemical peels to help treat body discoloration. A combination of a Melapeel + topical skincare including Melarase creams can help improve skin quality and tone in your armpits. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
30% glycolic acid is very mild (I don't oerform anything less than 70% in my practice). But it may have exfoliated your skin somewhat, so that the horny layer will not be able to protect you as well from the harmful effects of sunlight. This effect can persist for 6 weeks or more.For my...