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1 Day Post Glycolic Peel: Is it Normal to Have Red Spots and Tingling?
asked 1 year ago by emilou in Sydney, 02
Latest answer by Mitchell Schwartz, MD
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Tags: cheeks, female, burning, normal, red spot, tingling
Hi, I Had a Slight Glycolic Peel Yesterday and noticed a few red burned spots on my cheeks and are still there this morning. still felt tingling sensations after shower and red burned spots still very visible. Is this normal reaction or should i be worried and seek medical advise. Rgds, Ems
1 answer to 1 Day Post Glycolic Peel: Is it Normal to Have Red Spots and Tingling?
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Light chemical peels are not always so light
Peel depth is determined by several factors, including type and percentage of acid, patient skin type and thickness, and pre-treatment with exfoliating medications. Thick skin and increased sebum production will impede penetration of a peel solution. also, skin with an impaired barrier function may experience accelerated depth of penetration. Your experience so far sounds like a normal reaction for a slightly deeper peel. However, if you are still worried you should contact your physician...
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