How To Treat Burns After Microderm and 70% Glycolic on Fair Skin Black Female?

I am fair skin black woman who had microderm and 70% glycolic done at the same time. The microderm was aggressive and the peel stayed on for about 5 minutes. I now have some burns in certain areas on my face. How do I treat this and will it cause a scar?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Kei in Baton Rouge, LA

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Burns from microderm and 70% glycolic

I'm sorry you had this experience, but a 70% glycolic is way too strong for your skin, no matter how long you leave it on. To treat the burn and avoid any permanent problems: 1. Wash gently with your hands (do not exfoliate, scrub, use a sponge or loofah, etc.) with a mild soap like Dove. 2. Apply something that will keep the area moist, like Aquaphor, for several days. You can also use hydrocortisone if you have any redness, either over-the-counter or prescription strength. Make... more

Burns after microdermabrasion and glycolic peel

The key is too keep the area moist with aquaphor. Do not pick, peel, or poke! Make sure to see you doctor regularly during this healing process so that any problems can be detected immediately.

Treatment of burns from microdermabrasion and chemical peel

My recommendations for treatment of burns in the skin are as follows: 1. Keep the areas clean by washing with a mild soap twice daily. 2. If there is blistering, relieve the pressure and hasten healing time by gently popping all blisters using a sterile needle or pin at the side of the blister. This should be a painless procedure. Do not remove the roof of the blister but allow it to settle down so it is flush with the skin. The blister roof will then form a protective cover. 3. Apply... more