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35% Glycolic Acid Peel and Pain; Is This Normal?

Canadian chickApr 1, 2012
Is a 35% Glycolic Acid peel supposed to sting to the point that you can`t wait to get it off after even one minute? Nothing I've researched mentions the pain part? It continued to "sting" overnight and now I've got a red spot but only on my chin.

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Dr. Dina D. Strachan, MD
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Answered on Nov 25, 2012
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Dr. Rebecca Baxt, MD
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F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)

Yes, you are experiencing a burn from the chemical peel. The problem with many chemical peels is that they go too deep, too fast, and cannot be controlled. For people with sensitive skin (which you have clearly!), only chemical peels that have a time delay to them should be used. This prohibits...

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F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)

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...

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Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended

I recommend you see a board certified dermatologist for a good skin evaluation and proper treatment of your acne before the scarring worsens. Prescription strength tretinoin cream would be much more effective for both your acne and pore size than Retinol, especially the SkinCeuticals brand.

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