i have the same problem when i went for a chemical peel at a spa. i too, had a very good complexion until i decided i wanted to chemical peel to remove minor discolorations. immediately after the chemical peel, some parts of my face was bumpy and the two side of my cheeks were pink. i thought that i had gotten burned from the chemical peel but it was actually an allergic reaction(i consulted a dermatologist). the dermatologist prescribed me desonide (a coricosteroid) and hydroquinone (skin lightener) to decrease inflammation and prevent hyperpigementation. i applied the desonide and hydroquinone first and it sped up the healing time by going from pinkish skin to scabby skin and eventually back to pink again. after continuation of the hydroquinone, i noticed that the pink was getting worse as they began to turn red. i discontinued the hydroquinone, suspecting the cause of the redness was due to it. the redness calmed down but now my skin is discolored. i will also discontinue the desonide and let the skin recover itself. i know my skin will be discolored but hopefully, it is superficial so the discoloration will go away.
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