Proprietary Blend for Facial Peel? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Proprietary Blend for Facial Peel?

Am considering getting an "epi-peel"  to treat melasma and uneven skin tone. This medium depth peel is a proprietary blend (compounded by a pharmacy) of: 1% Retin-A; 14% hydroquinone; 6% azelaic acid; 7% kogic acid; and Vitamins A and C. It is a peel that I would have applied at the spa and leave on for 10 hours. Down time is about 10 days. Does this sound like a good blend for my problems? 

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Kay S. in Texas in Dallas, TX
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Concerned about the hydroquinone

I agree with my peers but would also like to say that some people are actually allergic to hydroquinone. I do not recommend people use hydroquinone, especially at this strength for this extended amount of time, unless first making sure (by a spot test somewhere) that you are not allergic! If you are and you do the treatment without testing first, you will have severe PIH, peeling, scabbing, and possible infections. A peel like this should not be applied or used without a physician overseeing... more
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Be Cautious

This is an unconventional approach. All these ingredients help with melasma to be certain. However, the strengths are far greater than the usual custom. The problem that I foresee happening would be to turn melasma into post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. A few of these ingredients, especially the Retin A at 1%, and the Hydroquinoine at 14%, can cause irritation. Irritation can lead to post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. I would be sure that the supervising physician is a... more
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Need a full exam to tell you what kind of peel to get

It is impossible for me to tell you what type of peel would work well for you without a full exam and a history of your skin problems. Anyone who makes a specific recommendation without seeing you would be making a complete guess. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon or a board certified dermatologist who in conjunction with their aestheticians can get you on a proper pre-peel/laser protocol, recovery protocol, and long term maintenance. We have... more

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