i am supposed to have brown skin and so does everyone in my family but after a summer of being in the sun almost all day from work my face and neck has become darker than the rest of my body,ive used some lightening creams but they just dont seem to be working fast enough, my face is dark brown now with the skin around my eyes and near my ears being lighter than the rest of my face, what percent of glycolic would work fastest for a dark african american skin? i need it to be more even
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At this point, I'd suggest a visit with a dermatologist. First of all, no peels or acids should ever be used within the orbital rim, and absolutely not on the upper eyelids near the tear ducts. You may have done some, I'm sorry to say, substantial damage, and need to see a physician. Chemicals...
Retinoids can exfoliate the top layer of the skin, similar to a superficial peel. If not stopped prior to a chemical peel, retinoids can exaggerate the peel's effects. A trained provider, however, can compensate for this exaggerated response by watching the skin's reaction to the peeling agent....
Since scars take 1-2 weeks to form, the red changes seen immediately after a peel are not necessarily scars. To reduce chances of scarring, good skin care is most important. You should wear sunblock daily (>SPF 30). Wash your skin with a gentle soap-less cleanser, and avoid scrubbing and...
