Skin Peel on Legs for Bumps, Uneven Skin Tone (African American)

Thank you for your questions.  Firstly, a board-certified dermatologist would need to examine you to determine what the correct diagnosis is before a chemical peel, or any other treatment, could be recommended.  It is unclear as to whether you truly have hair bumps, keratosis pilaris, folliculitis or some other condition. 

I agree that you should see someone who specializes in treating the skin and also who has experience in treating darker pigmented skin.  Without seeing pictures or seeing you in person, it is impossible to give you specific advice or to know if a skin peel is actually what you need.  If you have bumps, then you may have an underlying irritation or other skin condition that may respond better to different treatment.   Good Luck.

Dear NoWi Chemical peels are extraordinarily dangerous on skin off the face where there are far fewer stem cells.  I would recommend seeing a dermatologist who performs laser hair reduction.  It may be that laser hair reduction treatments in this area will reduce the likelihood of having ingrown hairs that then stimulate hyperpigmentation.  Many of these laser hair reduction systems are specifically marketed to be safe for African American skin types.  As a result I... more